1986 Dodge Lancer for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1986 Dodge Lancer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1986 Dodge Lancer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $15.19 | $16.59 | $17.36 | $20.65 | $21.70 |
1986 Dodge Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1986 Dodge Lancer
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (5), electrical system (4) and power train (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V105000 | 1988-07-01 | fuel system, gasoline | FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL. |
| 86V053000 | 1986-04-10 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery | BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1986 Dodge Lancer?
No 1986 Dodge Lancer is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 1986 Dodge Lancer, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the Lancer
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
The powertrain here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 9.0 L/100 km, which means roughly 27 litres for 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $13.95 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
The Lancer in everyday use
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. With 510 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Lancer answers the big questions. A test week in the Lancer tells you more than any review. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.95 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Get an offer
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1986 Dodge Lancer from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Dodge Lancer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Dodge Lancer
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Dodge Lancer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1986 Dodge Lancer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1986 Dodge Lancer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1986 Dodge Lancer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.