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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1986 Dodge Lancer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%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 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1986 Dodge Lancer, 14% 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

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1986214%

Other parts of the 1986 Dodge Lancer

Engine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology