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 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge Diplomat, most often about: Seat Belts, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Dodge · 1986

1986 Dodge Diplomat

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

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.

Campaign 86V053000

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)

2 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 1 Power Train 1

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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.