1986 Dodge Lancer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Dodge Lancer. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Remedy
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Tires
1986 dodge lancer alternator, tire, and battery problems. *Cb the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's fuel pump. *nm
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Interior lighting · Suspension › Front · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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…
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
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
- Steering › Linkages
Power steering mounting bracket connection at the engine became extremely loose. *Et
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Caliper pins on both sides were bent & needed to be replaced during a brake pad change. *Et
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line failed causing gasoline to be sprayed on the exhaust system, firewall and hood pad. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Front brakes locked up. fluid return valve in master cylinder plugged. replaced pads, rotors, master cylinder.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
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.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
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).
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column IS loose due the fact that bolts came loose, in for repair, dealership will replace bolts. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Rusted k-member which mounts lower control arm and steering rack and pinion. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
Consumer was driving with children in car caught on fire . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat attachment failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat attachment
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159…
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159 complaints, 17 alleged accidents, and 26 re-ported injuries for about six times as many cars. Chrysler has proposeda service recall for the subject vehicles.they believe that since ini-tially only one of the four bolts break, at that time the seat rockingmotion IS not a safety problem if promptly repaired. The subject vehiclesare limited to those equipped with an electrical seat adjustment system.proposed action: test request sent to etf 11/23/87.inspection & testingof a few vehicles equipped with the defective seats IS ongoing.===
- Seat failures
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159…
Manufacturer information: chrysler has issued one service bulletin, hon-ored 4,028 warranty claims, sold 2,700 seats, and 2,491 adjustment rein-forcements. The subject defect appears to be similar to the gm j-body re-call (87v-079) of may 1987 in which 1,136,407 vehicles were recalled. Inthat recall there were 159 complaints, 17 alleged accidents, and 26 re-ported injuries for about six times as many cars. Chrysler has proposeda service recall for the subject vehicles.they believe that since ini-tially only one of the four bolts break, at that time the seat rockingmotion IS not a safety problem if promptly repaired. The subject vehiclesare limited to those equipped with an electrical seat adjustment system.proposed action:close this pe and open an ea to perform testing.===
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