Car battery replacement for a 1985 Dodge Lancer
Car battery replacement for the 1985 Dodge Lancer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.1 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1985 Dodge Lancer for car battery replacement
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1985 Dodge Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,867 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,132 | $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 1985 Dodge Lancer
- NHTSA lists 4 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1) and seats (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V011000 | 1989-01-31 | seats | DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS. |
| 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. |
| 85V010000 | 1985-01-01 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| 84V163000 | 1984-12-23 | seat belts:front | REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car battery replacement: how we help
For battery service on the 1985 Dodge Lancer, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Before the shop sees your Lancer
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. It is powered by the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
One more step
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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