MYRModel Year Report

1986 Buick Electra

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1986 Buick Electra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:57:18.761Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Electra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991
1986: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19842
19851
198612
19874
19885
19892
19905
19912

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, ALSO BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY PRIOR TO RECALL (87V-093). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860515 — exterior lighting

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.

Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 86V131000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19861107 — steering

THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Remedy: REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE HOSE, AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 86V145000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

R 19870710 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP M

Remedy: THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, RE

Campaign 87V093000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870827 — EA (closed 19911127)

STALLING

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

I 19880422 — EA (closed 19891023)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19890310 — PE (closed 19890517)

ANTI LOCK BRAKES

I 19890728 — EA (closed 19900727)

REAR BRAKE PIN

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Buick Electra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V131000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 86V145000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V093000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Buick Electra reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Buick Electra?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Buick Electra have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.