1986 Dodge Lancer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%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 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1986 Dodge Lancer, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,401 miles.
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 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #781426, filed 1998-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #781430, filed 1999-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 4 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1986 Dodge Lancer
3 complaintsElectrical system
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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