1989 Dodge Colt Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 76%of 33 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 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Dodge Colt, 76% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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 was driving about 45 MPH and was involved in an accident, and the seat belts on the driver's side did not catch. The shoulder belt went forward with owner and the lap belt broke. Manufacturer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #814114, filed 1997-07Related 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 1989 Dodge Colt
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Dodge Colt
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology