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Dodge Lancer Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints across 7 model years of the Dodge Lancer (1985–2002). The most-complained-about year is 1986.

7
safety recalls, all years
30
owner complaints, all years
1985
year with most recalls
1986
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge Lancer model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Dodge Lancer01
2001 Dodge Lancer03
1995 Dodge Lancer01
1989 Dodge Lancer12
1987 Dodge Lancer28
1986 Dodge Lancer214
1985 Dodge Lancer41

What Dodge Lancer owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The 1986 model year has the most, with 14.

All Dodge Lancer recalls (7)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge Lancer, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 89V237000 Reported 634,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

    Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Model years: 1989

  2. Parking brake

    NHTSA 89V038000 Reported 1,550 vehicles potentially affected SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, INC.

    Parking brake mechanism component may disengage.

    Remedy: Replace parking brake assembly.

    Model years: 1987

  3. Seats

    NHTSA 89V011000 Reported 60,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.

    Remedy: Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.

    Model years: 1985

  4. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 88V105000 Reported 580,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

  5. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V053000 Reported 32,149 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 by the released gases…

    Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

    Model years: 1986

  6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V010000 Reported 53,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.

    Model years: 1985

  7. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 84V163000 Reported 208 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Installation of missing center seat belt will be done without charge.

    Model years: 1985

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.