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1994 Dodge Colt Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
17%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Dodge Colt, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 2 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.

Example complaints

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

“While driving transmission doesn't shift properly from the first to the second gear, won't shift, and makes loud noise. Also, consumer complained of an air bag system problem. Dealer notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10042754, filed 2003-10

“Air bag deployment while traveling on the street at 35 MPH. No pothole or bump. Vehicle was rolled over at the time of air bag deployment. Dealer notified.”

NHTSA complaint #857434, filed 2000-02

“Consumer's daughter was involved in an accident and the driver's side air bag deployed, causing serious burns to the stomach area, and shirt was also burned. Please describe details.”

NHTSA complaint #813504, filed 1997-06

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994317%

Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Colt

Brakes
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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