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1986 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 1986 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed1986 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
661
across 78 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2,492
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
503
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
492

1986 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 661, most-reported first

1986 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Ford Taurus101092261.1
2Ford F-1506101461.0
3Nissan Maxima6002270.7
4Nissan 300ZX5902270.8
5Honda Accord5402663.4
6Ford Aerostar53091775.7
7Plymouth Voyager5304867.9
8Lincoln Town Car5004170.7
9Dodge Caravan4904869.0
10Mercury Sable46092067.1
11Ford Escort4502773.2
12Ford F-2503802470.8
13Honda Civic3503362.6
14Ford Ranger3505775.0
15Chevrolet Celebrity3303365.0
16Ford Bronco Ii33041074.6
17Toyota Camry3200142.5
18Chevrolet Camaro3207761.2
19Ford Tempo31011066.9
20Ford Mustang3002568.0
21Chevrolet Caprice3003464.6
22Ford Crown Victoria2701365.6
23Ford Bronco2701159.7
24Pontiac Fiero2604770.4
25Chrysler Lebaron2505473.0
26Ford Thunderbird2301158.7
27Chevrolet Astro2304665.4
28Oldsmobile Cutlass2303362.8
29Chevrolet S102204364.3
30Buick Century2203364.9
31Dodge Colt2201450.8
32Cadillac Deville2203556.5
33Mercury Grand Marquis2102269.6
34Jeep Cherokee2108367.6
35Chevrolet Blazer1902263.0
36Pontiac Firebird1904760.3
37Oldsmobile 881901849.9
38Chevrolet Cavalier1803167.6
39Toyota Pickup1800034.7
40Dodge Ram1800049.3
41Isuzu Trooper1802657.0
42Acura Legend1701550.2
43Nissan Stanza1602061.1
44Buick Lesabre16031158.2
45Pontiac 60001604357.2
46Mazda 6261602151.1
47Audi 50001509367.2
48Chevrolet Corvette1505559.6
49Oldsmobile Ciera1400443.6
50Ford F-3501402656.4
51Subaru Gl1403053.5
52Volkswagen Jetta1403361.7
53Dodge Lancer1403456.8
54Mercedes-Benz 3001300357.9
55Volkswagen Golf1305362.9
56Mercury Cougar1302156.4
57Hyundai Excel13051064.8
58Oldsmobile 981303753.1
59Honda Prelude1202146.0
60Renault Alliance1202052.9

Showing the 60 most-reported of 661 1986 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.