Representative photoEngine repair for a 1986 Dodge Lancer
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
Engine repair for the 1986 Dodge Lancer
Searching for engine repair for the 1986 Dodge Lancer? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
About your Lancer
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.2L 4-cylinder. 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.
The steps
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
Stay on the road
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Between shop visits
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Make a request
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request engine repair
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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