1994 Dodge Colt Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Dodge Colt, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year.
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“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 2003-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Colt
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
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.
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