The service and repair manual for the 1989 Dodge Lancer — 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | ES Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Shelby Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 2 complaints · 11 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Lancer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 1,246
- Accessories & Equipment 306
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 78
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 169
- Brakes 85
- Maintenance 80
- Drivelines & Axles 29
- Steering 70
- Electrical 282
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 126
- Transmission 66
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Lancer
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 89V237000The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Dodge has issued 11 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Lancer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Lancer manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Lancer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the ES Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Shelby Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1989 Lancer problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Lancer, covering engine and engine cooling, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1989 Lancer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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