1989 Dodge Colt 1.5L 5MT
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 1989 Dodge Colt E in Red, front left by File:1989 Dodge Colt E (34959669322).jpg : Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA derivative work: Mr.choppers, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Colt (4948863469) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Dodge Colt E (34959669322) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Dodge Colt E (34959684222) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Dodge Colt 1.5L 5MT is a 1.5-liter with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 28 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1989 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
33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Dodge COLT
Owner Complaints
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Dodge COLT (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
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 1989 DODGE COLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.