1985 Dodge Lancer ES
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- Photo: 1988 dodge lancer es turbo by Ruben de Rijcke, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Lancer (18158240400) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Lancer (18159790889) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Yellow Dodge Lancer by I-slice at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 88 Dodge Lancer LE Back by Ruben de Rijcke, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Dodge Lancer ES is a 99-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,298 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 99 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 121 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Lancer measures 180.0 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,597 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,298 ($31,105 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L SOHC I4 (EFI) |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 99 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 121 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,597 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Dodge Lancer ES with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Dodge LANCER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION
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 WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
Jan 31, 1989 · SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
Consequence: 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
Remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign 89V011000
Jul 1, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
NHTSA campaign 88V105000
Jan 1, 1985 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA campaign 85V010000
Dec 23, 1984 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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.
NHTSA campaign 84V163000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1985 Dodge LANCER
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Dodge LANCER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 DODGE LANCER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.