1993 Dodge Colt

Introduction

The 1993 Dodge Colt is a compact car that was offered with a variety of engine and transmission options. The base engine was a 1.5-liter four-cylinder that produced 92 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque. A 1.8-liter four-cylinder was also available, which produced 113 horsepower and 124 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were available with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

People who liked the Dodge Colt praised its affordability, fuel efficiency, and maneuverability. However, some people found the Colt to be underpowered and cramped.

Engine

• 1.5-liter Four-Cylinder
  • Blown Head Gasket
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaking from the engine, overheating, loss of power
    • Solution: Replace head gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaking from the engine, poor engine performance
    • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 1.8-liter Four-Cylinder
  • Timing Belt Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Engine will not start, loud noise from engine
    • Solution: Replace timing belt
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Shifting Problems
    • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, grinding noise when shifting
    • Solution: Replace worn or damaged parts
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $600+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Slipping Gears
    • Description/Symptoms: Transmission does not engage properly, loss of power
    • Solution: Rebuild or replace transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,200 - $2,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Electrical System Problems
  • Description/Symptoms: Electrical components not working, flickering lights, battery drain
  • Solution: Diagnose and repair electrical system
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust forming on body panels, frame, and suspension components
  • Solution: Repair or replace rusted components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard Cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks forming on the dashboard
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Door Panel Fading
  • Description/Symptoms: Door panels fading in color
  • Solution: Replace door panels
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 1993 Dodge Colt is a generally reliable car, but it does have some common issues. The most serious issue is the timing belt failure on the 1.8-liter engine, which can cause catastrophic engine damage. Other common issues include head gasket failure, intake manifold gasket failure, and electrical system problems. The cost to fix these issues can vary depending on the severity of the problem, but most repairs will cost between $200 and $1,200.