1988 Dodge Colt Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1988 Colt trims — DL Sedan 4-Door, Premier Sedan 4-Door, Vista Wagon 4-Door +5 more ·
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1988 Dodge Colt service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • DL Sedan 4-Door
  • Premier Sedan 4-Door
  • Vista Wagon 4-Door
  • E Hatchback 2-Door
  • E Sedan 4-Door
  • DL Wagon 4-Door
  • DL Hatchback 2-Door
  • Base Hatchback 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.5L 1468CC 90Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.6L 1597CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1997CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #95V10300324/05/1995Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREF

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge Colt.
19950217Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBINGCrash reported2 injured

THE SHOULDER STRAPS FAILED TO RESTRAIN ON BOTH SEATS, CAUSING INJURIES. TT

19950217Component: SEATSCrash reported2 injured

UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER FLEW FORWARD THEN BACKWARD, CAUSING SEAT TO BREAK. *AK

19970102Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERYFire reported

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE FUEL LINE SYSTEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

20000417Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE AND THE LATCH WILL NOT CATCH IN THE BUCKLE

19990113Component: TIRES

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TIRE IN 1998. THE TIRES WERE ONLY TWO MONTHS OLD WHEN THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM AND CAUSED ME TO SPIN INTO A GUARDRAIL. THER

Showing the 5 most serious of 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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