Dodge Colt problems

Common Dodge Colt problems

The Dodge Colt, produced in collaboration with Mitsubishi, has had several generations with different common problems.

In the first generation (1971-1973), the car was known for its clean, Italian-influenced design. This generation was also known for some issues, such as the fuselage styling that didn't seem to fit well with the car's overall design.

The third generation (1979-1983) marked a shift to front-wheel drive, and the Colt became the first Mitsubishi vehicle sold in the US with this configuration.

One common problem across generations was rust, particularly in the first and second generations. Mitsubishi Japanese Colt cars were known for their good quality, but not the most thorough rust protection. This lack of rust protection has made finding good condition Colts from this era increasingly difficult.

In addition to rust, the third generation Colt had issues with the wiring harness. One notable example involved a glitch where honking the horn would cause the wipers to take a swipe. This issue was likely caused by a repair person splicing wires together incorrectly during a repair.

The turbo version of the third generation Colt was also known for being a handful to drive. One friend of a friend of the author had a turbo Colt and remembered the feeling of acceleration when the boost kicked in, but not much else.

Despite these issues, the Dodge Colt was a reliable car for many families. The author's family, for example, had several Colts over the years, including an '81 Champ, '85 Colt, '86 Colt, and '89 Colt. The author himself had an '80 Colt RS, '89 Colt E, and '92 Colt GL, while his sister had an '85, '88, and '93 Colt.

In summary, while the Dodge Colt had some common problems across generations, such as rust and wiring harness issues, it was generally a reliable car for many families. The car's design and performance evolved over the years, with each generation having its own unique strengths and weaknesses.

What happened to the Dodge Colt?

The Colt sedan was not sold in the United States for the sixth generation (though it was sold in Canada), as it would be replaced by the Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Sundance liftbacks in the Dodge/Plymouth lineup for 1989. The sedan bodywork, however, was available to American consumers as an Eagle Summit.

How much horsepower does a 1984 Dodge Colt have?

102 horsepower

1.4 liters, 64 horsepower. These cars weren't quick, even by the forgiving standards of the early 1980s, but they were cheap, reasonably reliable, and got good fuel economy. A turbocharged version of the '84 Colt could be had, though; it made 102 horsepower and could be equipped with a Twin-Stick.

What was the first year for the Dodge Colt?

The 5th generation Dodge Colt arrived in 1984 with various engine options including a turbocharged 1.6 liter engine a three box sedan body became available but was discontinued after 1986.. The Colt

How much horsepower does a 1.5 Turbo Colt have?

The performance specification 1.5 T was based on the 4G15 block, with a Turbo and Intercooler to aid power (up to 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6000 rpm and 155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m) torque at 3500 rpm).