1986 Buick Park Avenue Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1986 Buick Park Avenue has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

0Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1986 Buick Park Avenue recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue.

Most common 1986 Buick Park Avenue problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Power Train2
Visibility2
Equipment2
Steering2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Structure1

What owners report

2008-08-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 BUICK PARK AVENUE ELECTRA. THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING IN MARCH OF 2008 AND REMAINED LIT. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE INSPECTED BY A BUICK DEALER. BOTH THE CONTACT AND THE MECHANIC HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 87V093000 (SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,900 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
2000-04-05, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELLING 55MPH PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, AND VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK
1999-01-03, Equipment
THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT TURN OFF EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF , HAD TO TAKE OFF THE PLUG TO TURN OFF . NOW THE AC CUTS OFF EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE MOSTLY WHEN THE BLINKER GOES ON AND ALSO WHEN THE WIPERS ARE ON. NOW AC ONLY BLOWS ON LOW
1997-06-27, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
1996-04-02, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE BROKE OUT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ELECTRICAL SHORT, ALL WIRING AND HOSES BURNED. *AK

1986 Buick Park Avenue questions

Does the 1986 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Buick Park Avenue?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Power Train (2), Visibility (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Buick Park Avenue has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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