1986 Dodge Colt Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 95%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the seat belts of the 1986 Dodge Colt, 95% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer received a recall regarding the seat belt buckles with a lifetime warranty. Consumer also stated there had always been problems with the back seat belt buckles. The problem was both back seat belt buckles were stuck in the seat. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, however they stated they had never heard of recall. Problems still exist with the front seat belt buckle not functioning properly. Consumer has original recall document. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022013, filed 2002-10“For years, water leaking inside trunk. Don't know where leak coming from. Rotted away entire interior of trunk. Around october/november 1999, noticed seat belt won't clip into place, and if it does after several attempts, it's stuck inside. When press button press nothing happens.”
NHTSA complaint #719880, filed 2000-03“Seat belt buckle recall repairs refused twice; once due to unavailability of parts, second time dealer received wrong parts, consumer will have to return a third time, has still not heard from dealer (95v-103-003).”
NHTSA complaint #801689, filed 1996-09Related recalls
- 95V103003May 24, 1995The 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…Covers: Dodge Colt 1986–1991, RAM 50 1986–1991, Power RAM 50 1986–1991 +7 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 11% |
| 1993 | 95 | 89% |
| 1992 | 7 | 50% |
| 1991 | 9 | 53% |
| 1990 | 9 | 75% |
| 1989 | 25 | 76% |
| 1988 | 21 | 84% |
| 1987 | 17 | 61% |
| 1986 | 21 | 95% |
Other parts of the 1986 Dodge Colt
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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