Dodge Conquest problems
The Mitsubishi Starion is a two-door, turbocharged four-cylinder rear-wheel drive four-seat hatchback sports car manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1982 until 1989 — with badge engineered variants marketed in North America as the Conquest, under the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth brands.
The Starion was one of the first modern Japanese turbocharged performance automobiles with electronic fuel injection.
Overview
Mitsubishi began marketing the Starion in 1982, during a period in which a number of Japanese grand tourer (GT) sports cars were available, including the Nissan Z cars, Mazda RX-7, Toyota Supra and to a lesser extent, the Honda Prelude, Isuzu Piazza and Subaru XT.
The Starion was marketed in the US as the Mitsubishi Starion and badge engineered variants of it were marketed as the Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler Conquest. In the UK it was sold as the Colt Starion.
It was manufactured in two body configurations, a narrowbody and widebody; the narrower style complied with Japanese exterior dimension regulations taxing larger vehicles and engine displacement exceeding two liters. Only the narrowbody was offered through the 1985.5 model year.
The introduction of the widebody also split the car into two ranges: a non-intercooled lower-horsepower car using the narrow body style and a high-performance intercooled widebody. In most markets, widebody cars were given the label of Starion ESI-R or Conquest TSi. Markets that never received the widebody had the ESI-R label, these cars had similar performance as the widebodies. Widebody cars were offered in 1986–1989 model years in the US.
The Starion was featured in the 1984 movie Cannonball Run II.
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Common Dodge Conquest problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Dodge Conquest (Mitsubishi Starion), several common problems have been highlighted:
- Appearance and Design:
- The Dodge Conquest is praised for its 80s wedge-shaped design, considered one of the best-looking cars from that era. The simplicity of its design has garnered appreciation among car enthusiasts.
- Mechanical Maintenance:
- Some owners have highlighted the importance of proper maintenance to ensure the car's longevity, especially when it comes to managing higher boost levels. Regular maintenance and care for the entire vehicle are crucial to prevent potential issues associated with increased boost pressure.
- Specific Model Concerns:
- The Conquest TSI model has been mentioned in discussions, with some owners expressing interest in purchasing it as a project car. Questions have been raised about improving the reliability of the 2.6 SOHC engine, particularly through modifications like multi-port injection (MPI) and non-jet valve heads.
These common problems and considerations provide insights into the experiences and challenges faced by owners of the Dodge Conquest, shedding light on both the strengths and areas that may require attention when owning and maintaining this iconic 80s vehicle.
How much is a Chrysler Conquest worth?
A: The average price of a Chrysler Conquest is $17,582.
What was the Dodge version of the Conquest?
Starion
It was marketed in North America by Mitsubishi as the Starion from 1983 until 1989. It was also sold as a captive import by Chrysler as the Conquest, under both the Dodge and Plymouth names from 1984 until 1986 and only under the Chrysler name from 1987 until 1989.
How much horsepower does a Dodge Conquest have?
And as you're probably aware. This is the Chrysler Conquest TSI there was also the Mitsubishi Starion essentially the same. Car.
Do Chryslers hold their value?
Chrysler struggles in the area of resale value, ranking near the bottom of the list for the 3-, 5- and 7-year time periods. Their flagship 300 model ranks poorly, and is better suited in a rental fleet than a purchase as new.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Dodge Conquest years
We have researched Dodge problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Dodge Conquest cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Dodge Conquest model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Dodge Conquest model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Dodge Conquest years
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Dodge Conquest car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Dodge Conquest , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Dodge Conquest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Dodge Conquest . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Dodge Conquest vehicles.
List of Dodge Conquest complaints
Dodge Conquest 1984
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1995-12-04
- VIN: JB3BC54H8FZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS LEAKING AROUND THE CONNECTORS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
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