MYRModel Year Report

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

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1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:29.042Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2001 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2001 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints

1986: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19853
19862
19872
198892
1989143
1990177
1991173
1992117
1993132
1994217
1995169
199679
1997810
1998499
1999412
2000461
2001308
2002330
2003106
2004454
2005148
2006239
2007220
2008143

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While vehicle was parked there was a fire on the driver's side door which started in the arm rest. The vehicle is being repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-22

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While the consumer was traveling, the vehicle caught fire and the trunk and rear seat burnt. The altered gas line was the possible cause. (Ohio traffic crash report)

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1986-05-15Exterior lighting86V056000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1986-05-15Exterior lighting86V131000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1986-10-28Equipment86V139000 Tire label contains incorrect tire size information. Consequence of defect: vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS…

    Remedy: Install tire loading label with correct information.

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  4. R
    1987-04-10Structure87V046000 Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.

    Remedy: Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  6. I
    1989-03-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-12 Jammed steering mechanism
  7. I
    1989-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-22 Parking brake cable
  8. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…

    Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V056000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 86V131000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 86V139000 · Equipment
  • Recall 87V046000 · Structure
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.