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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1293 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 692 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 358 |
| 2014 | 342 |
| 2015 | 135 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 86V053000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR SUSPENSION SEPARATION
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.
Campaign 91V056000 — check if this car was fixed
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 WIT
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.
Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1986 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 86V053000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 91V056000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.