1986 Buick Regal Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Buick Regal.

19851987
Complaints
14
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Buick Regal Problems

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

#13 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:2
#21 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Buick Regal.

Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1986 Buick Regal — FAQ

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

Is the 1986 Buick Regal reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Buick Regal has 14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1986 Buick Regal?
NHTSA complaints for the 1986 Buick Regal include 2 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1986 Buick Regal have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Buick Regal 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 Regal?
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 Regal reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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