There have been 7 safety recalls for the Dodge Lancer. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Dodge Lancer.
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, 1989 Chrysler Lebaron Gts, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron Gts, 1989 Dodge Aries, 1989 Dodge Caravan, 1990 Dodge Caravan, 1989 Dodge Dakota, 1990 Dodge Dakota, 1989 Dodge Daytona, 1990 Dodge Daytona, 1989 Dodge Dynasty, 1990 Dodge Dynasty, 1989 Dodge Lancer, 1989 Dodge Omni, 1990 Dodge Omni, 1989 Dodge Shadow, 1990 Dodge Shadow, 1989 Dodge Spirit, 1990 Dodge Spirit, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 1989 Plymouth Horizon, 1990 Plymouth Horizon, 1989 Plymouth Reliant, 1989 Plymouth Sundance, 1990 Plymouth Sundance, 1989 Plymouth Voyager, 1990 Plymouth Voyager |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in loss of parking brake function;also, loose component could jam in the parking brake assembly.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Dodge Lancer, 1987 Dodge Shadow, 1987 Dodge Shelby |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: Parking brake mechanism component may disengage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in some forward, backward or lateralmovement of seat, creating a potential for loss of control of the vehiclewhich could result in an accident
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chrysler Laser, 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, 1985 Dodge 600, 1985 Dodge Daytona, 1985 Dodge Lancer |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chrysler Laser, 1986 Chrysler Laser, 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, 1986 Chrysler Lebaron, 1987 Chrysler Lebaron, 1985 Chrysler New Yorker, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker, 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, 1985 Dodge 600, 1986 Dodge 600, 1987 Dodge 600, 1985 Dodge Daytona, 1986 Dodge Daytona, 1987 Dodge Daytona, 1985 Dodge Lancer, 1986 Dodge Lancer, 1987 Dodge Lancer, 1985 Dodge Omni, 1986 Dodge Omni, 1987 Dodge Omni, 1985 Dodge Shadow, 1986 Dodge Shadow, 1987 Dodge Shadow, 1985 Dodge Shelby, 1986 Dodge Shelby, 1987 Dodge Shelby, 1985 Plymouth Caravelle, 1986 Plymouth Caravelle, 1987 Plymouth Caravelle, 1987 Plymouth Laser, 1985 Plymouth Sundance, 1986 Plymouth Sundance, 1987 Plymouth Sundance |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Chrysler Laser, 1986 Chrysler Lebaron, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker, 1986 Chrysler Town And Country, 1986 Dodge Aries, 1986 Dodge Charger, 1986 Dodge Daytona, 1986 Dodge Diplomat, 1986 Dodge Lancer, 1986 Dodge Omni, 1986 Plymouth Fury, 1986 Plymouth Horizon, 1986 Plymouth Reliant, 1986 Plymouth Turismo |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 27, 1989 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 634,000 |
| Mar. 20, 1989 | Parking Brake | 1,550 |
| Jan. 31, 1989 | Seats | 60,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1988 | Gasoline Fuel System | 580,000 |
| Apr. 10, 1986 | Electrical System:battery | 32,149 |
| Jan. 1, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 53,000 |
| Dec. 23, 1984 | Seat Belts:front | 208 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge Lancer | 1 |
| 1987 Dodge Lancer | 2 |
| 1986 Dodge Lancer | 2 |
| 1985 Dodge Lancer | 4 |