1986 Buick Park Avenue Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue.

19851987
Complaints
16
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Buick Park Avenue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

#22 complaints

Automatic Transmission

#31 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue.

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1986 Buick Park Avenue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1986 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Buick Park Avenue has 16 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Buick Park Avenue?
Top reported problems: Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (2 complaints); Automatic Transmission (2 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1986 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1986 Buick Park Avenue?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Park Avenue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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