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#BS-1986-DODLAN-54D4

1986 Dodge Lancer

Based on reports from 31 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 31 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

4 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 170K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:manual TransmissionMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (13%)

Power Train:manual Transmission4 (13%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper3 (10%)

Fuel System1 (3%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (3%)

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar1 (3%)

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch1 (3%)

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System1 (3%)

1986 Dodge Lancer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1986 Dodge Lancer, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 170,401 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 170K-mile mark.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1986 Dodge Lancer, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1986 Dodge Lancer, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1986 Dodge Lancer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

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.

86V053000Mar 1986

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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.

88V105000Nov 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1986 Dodge Lancer vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 31 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Dodge Lancer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Dodge Lancer?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Dodge Lancer is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1986 Dodge Lancer reliable?

The 1986 Dodge Lancer has 31 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1986 Dodge Lancer problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1986 Dodge Lancer have any recalls?

Yes, the 1986 Dodge Lancer has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Dodge Lancer problems start?

Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 170,401 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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