1986 Dodge Lancer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,401miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Dodge Lancer, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,401 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. Updated 10/6/2006 - at times the vehicle would not start. The driver's side window wont stay up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163344, filed 2006-07, 170,401 milesRelated recalls
- 86V053000Apr 10, 1986Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which…Covers: Dodge Lancer 1986, Aries 1986, Chrysler Lebaron 1986 +11 more
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1986 Dodge Lancer
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Dodge Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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