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1990 Dodge Colt Vista FWD 5MT

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1990 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 1990 Dodge Colt Vista FWD 5MT is a 2.0-liter with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver Not rated
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1990 Dodge Colt 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1990 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

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge COLT

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge COLT (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts9
Electrical System2
Hydraulic1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 6, 2002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train
“DRUM, TIRE AND ALL OFF AXLE, WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED, ALMOST LOST FAMILY, DEALER NEGLECT. *AK”
Aug 31, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
“VEHICLE WAS IDLING HIGH THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CROSS THE ROAD, FLY INTO THE AIR AND FLIP 2 1/2 TIMES LANDING ON THE HOOD. NLM”
Jul 31, 1997 · Electrical System, Seat Belts Fire
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND LOOKED OUTSIDE AND THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED UP. OWNER THINKS THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO OWNER STATES THAT WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT OPENS…”
May 30, 1997 · Seat Belts Crash 1 injury 1 death
“CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, AND HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT TIME OF CRASH DRIVER WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELTS, THE SHOULDER BELT HAD TO BE CUT OFF OF OCCUPANT, AND THE…”
Sep 25, 1996 · Seat Belts
“AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT TO ITS STARTING POSITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OFF.”

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 1990 DODGE COLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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