MYRModel Year Report

1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow

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1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:12:26.256Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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, Fleetwood Pacearrow Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1981: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19841
19851
19861
19870
19881
19892
19904
19914
19925
19936
19943
19962

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE INJURY
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ELECTRICAL SHORT IN COVERTER BOX. RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950320

SAFETY TIMELINE

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

MAIN FUEL TANK FILLER CAP MAY DISENGAGE SUDDENLY WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FOR REFUELING. THE SUDDEN CAP DISENGAGEMENT PERMITS EXPULSION OF VAPOR AND UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, SPRAYS GASOLINE AROUND THE SURROUNDING AREA OR PERSONS.

Remedy: REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SINGLE STAGE BAYONET CAP WITH A TWO STAGE CAP WHICH REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL ROTATION PRIOR TO REMOVAL. ALSO A WARNING LABEL STICKER WILL BE ISSUED TO BE INSTALLED JUST ABOVE THE GASOLINE FILL OPENING.

Campaign 85V106000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V106000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow 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 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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