- The problem
- Certain brake master cylinders may have been overstressed and cracked during manufacture. Consequence of defect: a cracked cylinder may fail during braking, resulting in loss of braking capability, which may lead to an accident.
- The fix
- REPLACE SUSPECT CYLINDERS.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Dodge W2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Dodge W2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1986 for the master cylinder.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical W2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Dodge W2 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1986 Dodge W2 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge W2: every year compared
All W2 years1986 Dodge W2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Dodge W2 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1986 Dodge Caravan | 49 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Dodge Colt | 22 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1986 Dodge 600 | 6 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1986 Dodge Colt Vista | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Dodge Aries | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Dodge D150 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Dodge B200 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Dodge B Series | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 Dodge W2
Does the 1986 Dodge W2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1986 Dodge W2: master cylinder (January 1986). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1986 Dodge W2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Dodge W2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge W2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1986 Dodge W2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data