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1991 Dodge Colt Vista FWD 5MT

All Dodge Colt Vista trims (1984–1991) → All Dodge Colt Vista generations →
1991 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 1991 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 19 mpg city and 26 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
City19 MPG
Highway26 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: 1991 Dodge Colt 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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 1991 Dodge COLT

Owner Complaints

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge COLT (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts10
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Electrical System2
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
Fuel System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 12, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“I HAVE A 1992 DODGE COLT VISTA THAT WHILE DRIVING WILL SHUTDOWN. SOMETIMES IT TAKES A COUPLE MINUTES AND YOU CAN RESTART THE CAR, OTHER TIMES IT TAKES A DAY. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY DAY…”
Jan 23, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TS SCC”
Apr 3, 2000 · Seat Belts
“BOTH MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESSES FAIL TO MOVE WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. NLM”
Mar 13, 2000 · Electrical System Fire 2 injuries
“WIRING HARNESS FROM THE BATTERY TO THE FIREWALL SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. *AK”
Nov 8, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Latches/Locks/Linkages
“SLIDING BACK DOOR DID NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. DEALER HAD TO TIGHTEN DOOR. CURRENTLY, THE CHILDREN CAN NOT CLOSE DOOR. ALSO, THE CHILDREN GET HEADACHES WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT AND WINDOWS ARE UP DUE TO…”

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 1991 DODGE COLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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