Dodge Lancer 1987
Model Lancer made in 1987 by Dodge got 17 consumer complains there is 1 investigation 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 one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, parking brake and suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.
Model 1987
| 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 | 19/24/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 785 | 3 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/37/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 3 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Regular | $ 594 | 5 | 860815 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 785 | 5 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 26/40/31 | Regular | $ 527 | 5 | 860815 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/37/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 5 | 860825 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 594 | 5 | 860815 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/32/26 | 24/41/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 5 | 860815 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V038000 | SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, INC. | from 01/01/1987 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1550 | 07/14/1989 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/20/1989 | 04/05/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Parking brake mechanism component may disengage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in loss of parking brake function;also, loose component could jam in the parking brake assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace parking brake assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 11/04/1997 | |||
| When driver stopped the vehicle he noticed smoke coming from under the hood, and when he opened up the hood the fire flew out and burned the entire hood up. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/25/1999 | 10 | 12/01/1986 | |
| Effect began 07/26/1999 and occurs 3+ times per month. may clear after reaching full operating temperatue at 60+ mph (20 minutes). dealer very helpful, and reset idle speed register several times. test drove, chk ais motor o.k., high idle remains o.k.; reset all values in registers. (inv. docs90153). for 20 mins. or so, minimum speed is 25-30mph is 1st gear. i am just concerned we will get someone hurt, if we can't determine what's causing this. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal module failed. also, whenswitch is pulled outward, the headlights would not turn out. in addition, rear door power locks do not unlock/lock fully; rear brake failure, and two fuel injectors failed, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal module failed. also, whenswitch is pulled outward, the headlights would not turn out. in addition, rear door power locks do not unlock/lock fully; rear brake failure, and two fuel injectors failed, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/16/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1988 | |
| The vehicle caught on fire due to the fuel system.tt consumer took vehicle to dealership twice to complain about the gas odor, but on both occasions they stated they fixed the oil leak, consumer is still having problems with the gas hose staying on to the line.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 12/31/1994 | |||
| While driving it caught on fire. came from a rotten gas line which allows gas to drip on the manifold. please describe. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| Strong gasoline smell. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal module failed. also, whenswitch is pulled outward, the headlights would not turn out. in addition, rear door power locks do not unlock/lock fully; rear brake failure, and two fuel injectors failed, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Rear axle beam failed twice. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| Have been replaced for not locking. please describe further. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal module failed. also, whenswitch is pulled outward, the headlights would not turn out. in addition, rear door power locks do not unlock/lock fully; rear brake failure, and two fuel injectors failed, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 11/28/1994 | |||
| Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak. *ak | |||