1992 Dodge Colt Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Dodge Colt (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge Colt. The part named most often is seat belts, with 7 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and latches, locks and linkages (1). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the anchorage and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts7 50%
- Engine cooling2 14%
- Steering1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Driver's side seat belt would not release to be used. Belt will retract when door is unlocked. Belt is only triggered by door closing or opening. Sometimes the door has to be repeatedly opened and closed to get the belt to cross over chest. * yh”
NHTSA complaint #831227, filed 1998-11Engine cooling: “Exhaust manifold is prone too wide/cracking, causing the exhaust to escape into the fresh air intake and then into the vehicle. When searching for replacement, difficult to find one without the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #835066, filed 1999-02Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Dodge Colt version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V063002May 12, 1997Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Dodge Colt 1992–1993, Plymouth Colt 1992–1993, Eagle Summit 1992–1993
Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
- 97V073002May 12, 1997Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Dodge Colt 1992–1993, Plymouth Colt 1992–1993, Eagle Summit 1992–1993
The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's…
Recall details for the 1992 Dodge Colt → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA96014Automatic shoulder belt failureClosed · Jun 28, 1996
- PE96007Auto shoulder belt failureClosed · Jan 19, 1996
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Dodge Colt.
Other model years of the Dodge Colt
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18 | 1,000 | 0 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 107 | 108,000 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 2 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 17 | — | 1 | — | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 12 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 33 | — | 1 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 25 | — | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 28 | — | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 22 | — | 1 | — | 27 | — | Stable |
All Dodge Colt model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Dodge Colt have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Dodge Colt as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Dodge Colt is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 7 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1992 Dodge Colt been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Dodge Colt get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Dodge Colt (Colt, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.