1996 Dodge Colt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Colt years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Dodge Colt. That is the most of any Colt model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Dodge Colt problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Dodge Colt recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Dodge Colt.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1500 4x4 i purchased a 1996 dodge truck, and up until now i haven't had any problems. I have replaced almost every single freeze plug on the engine except for the ones on the front of the engine. These failures have all been within 2 months of each other. I expect the front ones to fail in the next…
CONSUMER RECEIVED MFR RECALL LETTER IN JAN. OF 97, THEN CONTACTED DELAND DODGE OF FLORIDA FOR REPAIR DATE, WHICH WAS SET FOR 1/97. CONSUMER HAS GONE BACK A NUMBER OF TIMES TO DELAND DODGE ABOUT REPAIRS FOR DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUTTONS AND HAVE NOT HAD REPAIRS DONE YET AS OF TODAY. DELAND DODGE 2322…
Other Dodge Colt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Colt | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Dodge Colt?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Colt?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Dodge Colt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Colt model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.