Dodge Lancer 1986
Model Lancer made in 1986 by Dodge got 31 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: power train, seats. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/24/22 | 22/31/25 | Premium | $ 921 | 5 | 850825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 5 | 850816 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/35/29 | 28/45/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 5 | 850816 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/28/22 | 21/36/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 5 | 850825 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/25/24 | 25/32/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 5 | 850816 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/32/27 | 26/41/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 5 | 850816 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V053000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1986 to 03/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 32149 | 03/26/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/10/1986 | 04/24/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Battery 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 Summary | Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: battery, vents. vehicle description: passenger cars with batteries from a single supplier. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V105000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 580000 | 11/15/1988 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA91010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/10/1990 | 12/31/1991 | TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE87045 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/07/1987 | 11/17/1987 | SEAT FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C88001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/18/1988 | 10/30/1989 | SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88008 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/17/1987 | 05/18/1988 | SEAT ATTACHMENT | 88V061000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 170401 | 13 | 07/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that a used vehicle was recently purchased and has had many immediate problems. there are problems with vehicle stalling and the front left alignment. the vehicle was towed to dealer where the following services were performed; tune up, oil change and a new battery was replaced. the front alignment has not been repaired and problems with the vehicle has persisted since the vehicle purchase date of july 15th of 2006.*ak updated 10/6/2006 - at times the vehicle would not start. the driver's side window wont stay up. the consumer also had problems with the vehicle windshield, interior lighting and electrical system. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 1 | 07/15/2006 | |
| 1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. *cb the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 1 | 07/15/2006 | |
| 1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. *cb the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 2 | ||
| While driving consumer noticed black thick smoke blowing out of the exhaust unit. consumer stated there was a problem trying to start the vehicle up. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 170401 | 13 | 07/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that a used vehicle was recently purchased and has had many immediate problems. there are problems with vehicle stalling and the front left alignment. the vehicle was towed to dealer where the following services were performed; tune up, oil change and a new battery was replaced. the front alignment has not been repaired and problems with the vehicle has persisted since the vehicle purchase date of july 15th of 2006.*ak updated 10/6/2006 - at times the vehicle would not start. the driver's side window wont stay up. the consumer also had problems with the vehicle windshield, interior lighting and electrical system. *nm | |||
| 1 | 09/19/1996 | ||
| Front engine mount broke causing engine to rock back & forth while switched between reverse & drive, engine shook severely & banged under side of hook when in reverse. *et | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Welds between heating core and hose attachingtubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle.also, front brake caliper pins were bent/when vehicle put into reverse,it shakes/power steering mounting bracket became loose, and front engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth. | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Heater core and hose attaching tubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle/caused windows to fog during cold/cool weather making it impossible to drive. caliper pins on both sides were bent and needed replacement. also, when vehicle is put into reverse, car shakes/chatters/hard to control, and back difficulties when moving the gear selector into first gear until car has nerarly stopped. during cold engine operation/high idle, it's nearly impossible to put vehicle int first gear. power steer mounting bracket connection at the engine becomes extremely loose, and engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth when switched between reverse and drive. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 2 | ||
| While driving consumer noticed black thick smoke blowing out of the exhaust unit. consumer stated there was a problem trying to start the vehicle up. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Headlight switch is defective; gets extremely hot, and smells horrible (hot electrical smell), melted plastic connector for headlight switch, causing parking & dash lights not to function when switch is turned on (hazard). | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/07/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving with children in car caught on fire . tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 1 | 07/15/2006 | |
| 1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. *cb the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel line failed causing gasoline to be sprayed on the exhaust system, firewall and hood pad. nlm | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 170401 | 13 | 07/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that a used vehicle was recently purchased and has had many immediate problems. there are problems with vehicle stalling and the front left alignment. the vehicle was towed to dealer where the following services were performed; tune up, oil change and a new battery was replaced. the front alignment has not been repaired and problems with the vehicle has persisted since the vehicle purchase date of july 15th of 2006.*ak updated 10/6/2006 - at times the vehicle would not start. the driver's side window wont stay up. the consumer also had problems with the vehicle windshield, interior lighting and electrical system. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 03/11/1994 | ||
| 5 speed manual transmission failed causing the vehiicle to shake, cluth chatter when vehicle is put into reverse, when vehicle is moving the gear selector cannot be put into first gear until the vehicle is nearly stopped. *et | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Welds between heating core and hose attachingtubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle.also, front brake caliper pins were bent/when vehicle put into reverse,it shakes/power steering mounting bracket became loose, and front engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth. | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Heater core and hose attaching tubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle/caused windows to fog during cold/cool weather making it impossible to drive. caliper pins on both sides were bent and needed replacement. also, when vehicle is put into reverse, car shakes/chatters/hard to control, and back difficulties when moving the gear selector into first gear until car has nerarly stopped. during cold engine operation/high idle, it's nearly impossible to put vehicle int first gear. power steer mounting bracket connection at the engine becomes extremely loose, and engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth when switched between reverse and drive. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 2 | 03/11/1994 | ||
| Caliper pins on both sides were bent & needed to be replaced during a brake pad change. *et | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Welds between heating core and hose attachingtubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle.also, front brake caliper pins were bent/when vehicle put into reverse,it shakes/power steering mounting bracket became loose, and front engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth. | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Heater core and hose attaching tubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle/caused windows to fog during cold/cool weather making it impossible to drive. caliper pins on both sides were bent and needed replacement. also, when vehicle is put into reverse, car shakes/chatters/hard to control, and back difficulties when moving the gear selector into first gear until car has nerarly stopped. during cold engine operation/high idle, it's nearly impossible to put vehicle int first gear. power steer mounting bracket connection at the engine becomes extremely loose, and engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth when switched between reverse and drive. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1987 | |
| Front brakes locked up. fluid return valve in master cylinder plugged. replaced pads, rotors, master cylinder. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Heater core and hose attaching tubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle/caused windows to fog during cold/cool weather making it impossible to drive. caliper pins on both sides were bent and needed replacement. also, when vehicle is put into reverse, car shakes/chatters/hard to control, and back difficulties when moving the gear selector into first gear until car has nerarly stopped. during cold engine operation/high idle, it's nearly impossible to put vehicle int first gear. power steer mounting bracket connection at the engine becomes extremely loose, and engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth when switched between reverse and drive. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/25/1998 | 1 | 09/19/1986 | |
| Power steering mounting bracket connection at the engine became extremely loose. *et | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Steering column is loose due the fact that bolts came loose, in for repair, dealership will replace bolts. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Rusted k-member which mounts lower control arm and steering rack and pinion. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 170401 | 13 | 07/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that a used vehicle was recently purchased and has had many immediate problems. there are problems with vehicle stalling and the front left alignment. the vehicle was towed to dealer where the following services were performed; tune up, oil change and a new battery was replaced. the front alignment has not been repaired and problems with the vehicle has persisted since the vehicle purchase date of july 15th of 2006.*ak updated 10/6/2006 - at times the vehicle would not start. the driver's side window wont stay up. the consumer also had problems with the vehicle windshield, interior lighting and electrical system. *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 1 | 07/15/2006 | |
| 1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. *cb the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Welds between heating core and hose attachingtubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle.also, front brake caliper pins were bent/when vehicle put into reverse,it shakes/power steering mounting bracket became loose, and front engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 03/11/1994 | |||
| Heater core and hose attaching tubing failed, causing coolant to leak into vehicle/caused windows to fog during cold/cool weather making it impossible to drive. caliper pins on both sides were bent and needed replacement. also, when vehicle is put into reverse, car shakes/chatters/hard to control, and back difficulties when moving the gear selector into first gear until car has nerarly stopped. during cold engine operation/high idle, it's nearly impossible to put vehicle int first gear. power steer mounting bracket connection at the engine becomes extremely loose, and engine mount broke, causing engine to rock back and forth when switched between reverse and drive. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 170401 | 13 | 07/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that a used vehicle was recently purchased and has had many immediate problems. there are problems with vehicle stalling and the front left alignment. the vehicle was towed to dealer where the following services were performed; tune up, oil change and a new battery was replaced. the front alignment has not been repaired and problems with the vehicle has persisted since the vehicle purchase date of july 15th of 2006.*ak updated 10/6/2006 - at times the vehicle would not start. the driver's side window wont stay up. the consumer also had problems with the vehicle windshield, interior lighting and electrical system. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM | ROSWELL | 88201 | T & L MOTORS | 505-627-1000 |