no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION;ALSO, LOOSE COMPONENT COULD JAM IN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
1987 Dodge LancerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1987 Dodge Lancer, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 26, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1987 Dodge Lancer has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1987 Dodge Lancer 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.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
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
1987 vs. every other Lancer 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 Lancer median. How we score
'85'86'87'89'95'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1987 Dodge Lancer, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Lancer owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM.TT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TWICE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE GAS ODOR, BUT ON BOTH OCCASIONS THEY STATED THEY FIXED THE OIL LEAK, CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS HOSE STAYING ON TO THE LINE.*JB
WHILE DRIVING IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. CAME FROM A ROTTEN GAS LINE WHICH ALLOWS GAS TO DRIP ON THE MANIFOLD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
TURN SIGNAL FAILED; ALSO, HEADLIGHTS/PARKING LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, AS WELL AS POWER DOOR LOCKS/REAR BRAKES AND TWO FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, CAUSING A LEAK. *AK
Own a 1987 Lancer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.