1988 Dodge Colt vs 1989 Dodge Colt
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Dodge Colt | 1989 Dodge Colt |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 4 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–31 | 23–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Colt | Dodge Colt |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 21 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
1988 Dodge Colt
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.