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1986 Dodge Colt 1.6L Turbo 5MT

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1986 Dodge Colt – front Unverified
Photo: 1985 Dodge Colt E 5-dr hatch, front by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (1985–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1985 Dodge Colt E 5-dr hatch, front by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Colt 1 12-26-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Colt 2 12-26-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Colt 100E (4686756462) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1985 Dodge Colt E 5-dr hatch, rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1986 Dodge Colt 1.6L Turbo 5MT is a 1.6-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge COLT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

NHTSA campaign 95V103003

22 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge COLT

Owner Complaints

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge COLT. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts21
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 31, 2002 · Seat Belts
“CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE HAD ALWAYS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE PROBLEM WAS BOTH BACK SEAT…”
Mar 9, 2000 · Seat Belts, Structure
“FOR YEARS, WATER LEAKING INSIDE TRUNK. DON'T KNOW WHERE LEAK COMING FROM. ROTTED AWAY ENTIRE INTERIOR OF TRUNK. AROUND OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1999, NOTICED SEAT BELT WON'T CLIP INTO PLACE, AND IF IT DOES…”
Jul 2, 1997 · Seat Belts
“REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELTS ARE IN THE LOCK POSITION, CANNOT DISENGAGE THE BELT FROM THE BUCKLE. *AK”
Apr 23, 1997 · Seat Belts
“TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL AND THE DEALER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK”
Dec 4, 1996 · Seat Belts
“RECALL NOTICE ON SEAT BELT, DEALER SAID NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT CALL CUSTOMER WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 DODGE COLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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