MYRModel Year Report

1986 Buick Park Avenue

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1986 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:02.456Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Park Avenue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 64 complaints 1993 1994: 50 complaints 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 219 complaints 1998: 246 complaints 1999: 140 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 57 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2005
1986: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
198510
19866
198713
198819
198921
199012
199192
199277
199364
199450
1995117
199659
1997219
1998246
1999140
200081
200157
200232
200333
200412
20058

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and module.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE BROKE OUT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ELECTRICAL SHORT, ALL WIRING AND HOSES BURNED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960402

COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 483440). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951026

POWER TRAIN

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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TRANSMISSION FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

EQUIPMENT

2 of 6 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

VISIBILITY

2 of 6 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing interior and power window devices and controls.

STEERING

2 of 6 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1997 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Buick Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Buick Park Avenue have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.