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1990 Dodge Colt Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
17%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Dodge Colt, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle was parked and looked outside and the vehicle was burned up. Owner thinks that the fire started under the hood. Also owner states that when the door is shut the automatic shoulder belt opens and closes which causes the driver to be insecure in the seat.can cause a safety concern. Under recal 95v102003.”

NHTSA complaint #814645, filed 1997-07

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994211%
199311%
1991212%
1990217%
198913%
198714%

Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Colt

Seat belts
9 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Dodge Colt

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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