1986 Dodge Charger
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1986
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1,294 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 359 |
| 2014 | 343 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1986-03-26Electrical system86V053000 Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing.
Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
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1991-01-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-04-17 Rear suspension separation
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1991-08-30Suspension91V056000 Rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolts may fail from stress corrosion cracking possibly caused by processing deviations in the construction of the pivot bolt.
Remedy: Replace the rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolt with a properly processed bolt.
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2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…
Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
1986 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 86V053000 · Electrical system
- Recall 91V056000 · Suspension
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1986 Dodge Charger reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Charger have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.