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1986 Dodge DiplomatProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1986 Dodge Diplomat, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints33 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage84kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Dodge Diplomat has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Seat belts11
Wheels11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 Dodge Diplomat recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other Diplomat year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Diplomat median. How we score

'76'77'78'80'81'82'85'86'87'88'89
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Dodge Diplomat, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE POWER ASSISTEA88001 · closed Mar 1, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What Diplomat owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON VEHICLE OF TRANSMISSION, LOST THE OVER DRIVE AND ALSO THE REVERSE GETTING A CLUNK WHEN SHIFT INTO REVERSE AT ANY SPEED ONLY HAD 14,000 ON THE VEHICLE (2) THE REVERSE PLATE ACCORDING TO A TRANSMISSION RESTORER WAS COMPLELETELY GROVED WAS UNABLE TO SALVAGE TRANSMISSION (3) HAD TO REBUILD ENTIRE…
Complaint 10096296 · Oct 24, 2004 · 84,000 miles

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