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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1987 Dodge Colt Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
14%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1987 Dodge Colt, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994317%
199355%
199217%
198828%
1987414%

Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Colt

Seat belts
17 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Dodge Colt

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology