1986 Buick Park Avenue Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
Total complaints16

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2007-09-15

“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”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1996-12-01

“While driving the vehicle, under the hood fire broke out, engine compartment, electrical short, all wiring and hoses burned. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1996-03-29

“Computer failed, causing vehicle to stall (other vehicle from 483440). *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE · reported 1995-08-25

“Transmission failed.”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

“Electronic ignition failed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

“Power window motors failed.”

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

“Timing belt failed.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.