1987 Dodge Lancer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Dodge Lancer, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak.”
NHTSA complaint #513188, filed 1996-12Related recalls
- 89V038000Mar 20, 1989Parking brake mechanism component may disengage.Covers: Dodge Lancer 1987, Shadow 1987
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Lancer
4 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Dodge Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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