CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Buick Regal has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (4 reports).
1986 Buick Regal recalls
Most common 1986 Buick Regal problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
FRONT CRADLE BOLT PULLED THROUGH RETAINER DUE TO CORROSION. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY TWO MASTER TECHNICIANS AND WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GET FIXED. *YH
I TRIED TO CONTACT THE GUY IN THE WSJOURNAL ABOUT ENGINES ACCELERATING, TO NO AVAIL. HAVE HIM SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ENLIGHTEN HIM AS TO CAUSE ON THE FIRST ONE. HAVENT FIGURED OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS RUN AMOK CAR,YET. BUT WILL SEND DETAILS IN EMAIL! *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY HARD AND SOMETIMES THE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM AND CAME OFF WHILE IN MOTION. *AK
ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING. PREVIOUS REPAIRS WERE DONE, INCLUDING THE TRANSMISSION. SPEED ABOUT 35 MPH, PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT, LEFT CAR PARKED. FIRE DEPARTMENT DID NOT SHOW UP. *AK
1986 Buick Regal questions
Does the 1986 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1986 Buick Regal: Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Structure; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Buick Regal?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Buick Regal 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.