1987 Dodge Lancer Electrical system 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 electrical system of the 1987 Dodge Lancer, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When driver stopped the vehicle he noticed smoke coming from under the hood, and when he opened up the hood the fire flew out and burned the entire hood up.”
NHTSA complaint #818376, filed 1997-11Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Lancer
4 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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