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1986 Dodge Colt Vista FWD 3AT

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1986 Dodge Colt Vista – exterior Unverified
Photo: 1987 Dodge Colt Vista by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Colt Vista (Mitsubishi Chariot) (1984–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1987 Dodge Colt Vista by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Dodge Colt Vista 2.0 1988 (15352100911) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Dodge Colt Vista 2.0 4WD 1988 (15168768837) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1986 Dodge Colt Vista FWD 3AT is a 2.0-liter with an automatic 3-spd and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

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

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge COLT VISTA

Owner Complaints

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

Most-cited areas
Structure2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 24, 1998 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. OIL/WATER/ ANTI-FREEZE WAS ALL OVER THE STREET, AND A HOLE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IT WAS THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS…”
Feb 14, 1996 · Structure
“RUST HAS WEAKENED UNDER CARRIAGE WHICH SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE IS ATTTACHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”
May 11, 1995 · Structure
“THE REAR WHEEL WELL HAS A WATER LEAK IN IT AND GETS ON TO THE SEAT BELTS WHICH MAKES THEM NOT WORK. TT”
Feb 23, 1995 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“MFR RECALL NO 324T. REPLACEMENT OF SOLENOID IN TOP PART OF CARBURETOR, LEFT A PART OF FUEL NOZZLE IN CARBURETOR. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. TT”

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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