MYRModel Year Report

1985 Buick Skylark

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1985 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:20:21.045Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Skylark Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1985: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199348
199469
199586
199685
199779
199824
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING

2 of 6 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and power steering fluid.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 6 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

ENGINE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 19991129

VISIBILITY

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841023 — vehicle speed control

THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER H

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 84V132000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

I 19911107 — EA (closed 19921026)

SEAT BELT SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V132000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Buick Skylark 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 1985 Buick Skylark?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Buick Skylark have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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