Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1986 Dodge Lancer
Car diagnostics for the 1986 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
- 9.0 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 1986 Dodge Lancer for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Lancer
Your 1986 Dodge Lancer needs a diagnostic check? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your Lancer
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.2L 4-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Lancer. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain to know here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What to send us
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Small things that help
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Make a request
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request car diagnostics
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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