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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1987 Dodge Lancer Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1987113%
1986214%

Other parts of the 1987 Dodge Lancer

Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
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.

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