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1977 Dodge Colt problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1977 Dodge Colt — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1977 compare to other Colt years?

Colt NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted121 complaints1971: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1982: 2 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 24 complaints1987: 44 complaints1988: 28 complaints1989: 37 complaints1990: 14 complaints1991: 17 complaints1992: 14 complaints1993: 121 complaints1994: 23 complaints1995: 0 complaints1996: 2 complaints
Colt NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1977 Dodge Colt have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

83V019000Fuel SystemFebruary 24, 1983 · 160,000 units

Defect

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY RUST IF EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING SUPPORT STRAPS WITH GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE.

77V202000BrakesNovember 16, 1977 · 1,402 units

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THESE FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES MAY FAIL UNDER PRESSURE OF BRAKE APPLICATION DUE TO USE OF IMPROPERLY PROCESSED MATERIAL. PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES WILL RESULT.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE HOSES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

1977 Dodge Colt — common questions

Is the 1977 Dodge Colt reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1977 Dodge Colt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1977 Dodge Colt. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1977 Dodge Colt under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Colt years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Colt years to avoid are 1993, 1987, 1989. The cleanest record among Colt years belongs to 1995.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.