1986 Dodge Lancer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1986 Dodge Lancer, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 1998-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1986 Dodge Lancer
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
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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