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1996 Dodge Colt

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

7.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,356

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 1998204 · manufacturer campaign 805

21 October 1998

Transport Canada lists: Colt 1992–1996 · Summit 1992–1996 · Vista 1992–1996 · Vista 1992–1996

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, leakage of lubricating oil from the transfer case could result in low levels of lubrication causing possible bearing seizure and wheel lock-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash.

What the dealer will do

Transfer case will be inspected for low fluid level, evidence of oil leakage and operational performance, and will be repaired as necessary. If the transfer case does not operate properly, it will be replaced.

3,044 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 90% of 105 1996 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
175 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1996 Dodge Colt have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1996 Dodge Colt. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1996 Dodge Colt get?
NRCan rates the 1996 Dodge Colt at 7.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 175 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1996 Dodge Colt for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,356 in fuel, producing roughly 3,511 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.