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1994 Dodge Colt Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
22%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 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Dodge Colt, 22% of the 18 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.

Example complaints

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

“Engine head gasket would keep leaking oil. Had taken vehicle to dealer at least 5 different times for leaking gasket. Each time would be repaired & then problem would reappear again. Also, transmission was failing to shift properly. The head gasket problem continued and now three head gasket have cracked. The air conditioner, master cylinder, transmission and motor mounts also failed.”

NHTSA complaint #868494, filed 2000-08

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994422%
199311%
199116%
198714%

Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Colt

Air bags
3 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 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