Dodge Diplomat 1986

Model Diplomat made in 1986 by Dodge got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and wheels. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning electrical system . The car has one 5.2l engine.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 5.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD15/17/1616/22/18Regular$ 11725850826
( 5.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD16/21/1818/27/22Premium$ 11265850829
( 5.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD12/15/1314/19/16Regular$ 14425850826

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
86V053000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1986 to 03/01/1986V (Vehicle)3214903/26/1986MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/10/198604/24/1986
Defect SummaryBattery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
NotesSystem: battery, vents. vehicle description: passenger cars with batteries from a single supplier.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA88001CHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/01/198703/01/1988BRAKE POWER ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/19/2004840003006/19/1985
 On vehicle of transmission, lost the over drive and also the reverse getting a clunk when shift into reverse at any speed only had 14,000 on the vehicle (2) the reverse plate according to a transmission restorer was compleletely groved was unable to salvage transmission (3) had to rebuild entire transmission and replace reverse plate with tork coverter ( additional info) their was a recall on this model and transmission back in 1995 tbs no. atrasil8912 reverse squawk / clunk /at 727/904. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
12/22/1995
 The seatbelt did not restrain the occupant while involved in a collision. please describe. tt
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
07/03/19961
 Left front tire/rim broke off lug studs, causing accident. (ohio state police report)