1986 Fleetwood Pacearrow
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.
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GLUE CAME LOOSE, RESULTING IN THE SIDING COMING LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR HOME. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950911
SAFETY TIMELINE
UNDER CERTAIN ELECTRIC LOAD CONDITIONS, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE SOME INTERNAL PLASTIC DEFORMATION.
Remedy: ADD AN ELECTRICAL RELAY TO THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT TO SUPPLEMENT CURRENT CIRCUITRY.
Campaign 86V155000 — check if this car was fixed
GENERATOR TAILPIPE CAN BECOME DAMAGED SO THAT IT TERMINATES UNDER THE MOTORHOME BODY ALLOWING EXHAUST GASES TO LEAK UNDER THE MOTORHOME AND SEEP INTO THE MOTOR HOME.
Remedy: REROUTE AND/OR MODIFY GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT EXHAUST PIPE REMAINS OPEN, UNBROKEN, AND EXTENDS PAST THE SIDE OR END OF THE BODY.
Campaign 85V138000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1986 Fleetwood Pacearrow — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 85V138000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 86V155000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1986 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 1986 Fleetwood Pacearrow?
The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Fleetwood Pacearrow have?
2 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.