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1986 Dodge Diplomat
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.
The Dodge Diplomat is an intermediate car that was produced by Dodge from the 1977 to 1989 model years. Introduced as a higher-priced companion model to the Dodge Aspen as Dodge phased out the long-running Dodge Dart, the Diplomat ultimately replaced the Aspen.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE V
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
3 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Dodge Diplomat?
EPA figures for the 1986 Dodge Diplomat reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1986 Dodge Diplomat?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1986 Dodge Diplomat. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1986 Dodge Diplomat?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge Diplomat, most often about: Seat Belts, Wheels, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.