Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Colt.
The 1977 Dodge Colt, a compact front‑wheel‑drive coupe, entered the market as a lightweight, economical choice on the Dodge platform, powered by a modest inline‑four engine that emphasized fuel efficiency. While no direct reliability data are available for that particular model year, the Colt’s lineage later revealed a notable range in owner satisfaction: the period from 1990 to 1996 saw the 1993 model generate the highest complaint volume—120 reports—while the 1996 version recorded only two complaints, underscoring a clear trend of improving reliability within the series. This historical trajectory suggests that, although the 1977 Colt itself predates the documented reliability window, it laid the groundwork for the subsequent refinements that ultimately reduced owner grievances in the mid‑1990s.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 171.3 in |
| Overall width | 63.8 in |
| Overall height | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2280 lb |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE HOSES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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