1993 DODGE COLT PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Seat belt retraction issues:

  • Driver's lap/shoulder belt will not retract.
    
  • Automatic seat belts intermittently failed to retract.
    
  • Automatic seatbelts failed to retract.
    
  • Driver's side seat belt retractor cable came loose.
    
  • Seat belt retractor cable came out of guide, does not hold shoulder belt.
    

• 2. Recalled seat belt problems:

  • Passenger's seatbelt malfunctioned despite recall repair.
    
  • Driver's side guide rail recall failed to fix issue.
    
  • Recall work not completed on recall number 7282-shoulder motorbelt.
    
  • Recall not addressed on driver side restraint.
    

• 3. Motorized seat belt issues:

  • Motor belt drive cable frayed, not repaired under recall.
    
  • Motor unit repair required to fix motorized belts.
    
  • Motor on driver side's automatic belt makes noise and won't retract.
    

• 4. Other miscellaneous problems:

  • Driver's seatbelt failed after recall repair years ago.
    
  • Transmission failure.
    
  • Front lap belt worn out and unraveling.
    
  • Driver and passenger side shoulder belts shredded or damaged.
    
  • Window wiper blade failure.
    
  • Power steering pulley failure.