1993 Dodge Colt reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1993 Dodge Colt — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 121
- on record
- Top problem area
- SEAT BELTS
- 53 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 3 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,686
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Dodge median
-234
median 355 across 271 Dodge records
Vs 1991-1995
-91
median 212 complaints in 394 records
Top component share
83%
Seat Belts: 100 complaints
What owners report fails — 1993 Dodge Colt
- SEAT BELTS 53
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR 19
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 15
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 7
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING 6
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1993 Dodge Colt
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1993 Dodge Colt units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1993 Dodge Colt reliable?
NHTSA has 121 consumer complaints on record for the 1993 Dodge Colt. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (53 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1993 Dodge Colt units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Colt?
Owners most often report problems with: seat belts (53), seat belts:front:retractor (19), seat belts:front:anchorage (15), seat belts:front:buckle assembly (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1993 Dodge Colt?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.