1987 Dodge Colt review from North America

Everything imaginable went wrong with this car. The day after we left the dealership it died. Turned out to be the starter. On the way home from the service dept. it died again. That time it was the carburetor. This car spent more time on tow trucks than it did in our driveway.

All said in the 4 years we owned it we had to repair:

3 carburetors.

8 brake jobs including rotors, pistons, drums. It never needed just pads. It was a total rebuild every 6 months!

2 starters.

3 or 4 fuel pumps.

2 valve covers.

New tires every 12000 miles.

Distributor system, not just the cap, but the entire workings.

Windows all leaked, including windshield as well as doors and hatch.

Countless hoses, belts, & wires.

The engine blew at 87000 miles, and we danced for joy right there alongside the expressway where it took it's own life.

As for integrity, every part imaginable hardware part broke inside the car. This included:

Gear shift.

Sun visors.

Seat belt locks.

Door handles.

Seat release.

Speakers.

Locks.

If you look in the dictionary under "lemon" you see this cars picture.

I honestly cannot think of a worst car or experience I have ever had.

It was small, uncomfortable, and notoriously broke down whenever we would need it the most.

It always stalled on left hand turns, or whenever you'd push down the gas pedal at a traffic light or stop sign.

I felt guilty for donating the carcass to charity.