1987 Dodge Lancer Engine cooling 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 engine cooling of the 1987 Dodge Lancer, 13% of the 8 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.
“Effect began 07/26/1999 and occurs 3+ times per month. May clear after reaching full operating temperatue at 60+ MPH (20 minutes). Dealer very helpful, and reset idle speed register several times. Test drove, chk ais motor o.k., high idle remains o.k.; reset all values in registers. (inv. Docs90153). For 20 mins. Or so, minimum speed is 25-30mph is 1st gear. I am just concerned we will get someone hurt, if we can't determine what's causing this.”
NHTSA complaint #715275, filed 1999-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 4 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Lancer
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
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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