1989 Dodge Lancer Base
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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 1989 Dodge Lancer Base is a 93-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,635 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 93 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Lancer measures 180.0 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,712 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,635 ($30,495 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L SOHC I4 (EFI) |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 93 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 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 | 2,712 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 1989 Dodge Lancer Base 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 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
Dec 27, 1989 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
NHTSA campaign 89V237000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Dodge LANCER
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Dodge LANCER (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Seats | 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 1989 DODGE LANCER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.