1989 Dodge Colt vs 1989 Ford Festiva
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 | 1989 Dodge Colt | 1989 Ford Festiva |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 21 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–30 | 27–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Colt | Ford Festiva |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 25 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
1989 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.