1994 DODGE COLT PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Fuel system issues:

  • Fuel smell consumes the entire vehicle, cause unknown
    
  • Fuel line routed under vehicle ruptured, stalling vehicle
    

• 2. Air bag deployment issues:

  • Air bag deployment while traveling on the street at 35 mph
    
  • Driver's side air bag deployed causing burns
    

• 3. Brake system issues:

  • Total loss of braking while driving at 30-40 mph, resulting in injuries
    
  • Front brake rotors and rear brake shoes needing frequent replacement
    

• 4. Engine and transmission issues:

  • Engine head gasket leaking oil multiple times
    
  • Transmission failing to shift properly
    

• 5. Steering and control arm issues:

  • Steering wheel coming off while parking
    
  • Big crack in the frame of the lower control arm, risking loss of control
    

• 6. Miscellaneous issues:

  • Seat belt twisting/jamming in guide
    
  • Vehicle stalling and experiencing loss of power at various times
    
  • Bolts holding driver's seat to chassis breaking
    
  • Transmission not shifting properly, making loud noises
    
  • Car cutting off completely while merging onto highway due to dead computer system