- The problem
- Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (To see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
- The risk
- This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle safety record
1986 Buick Regal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1986 Buick Regal with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (4) and the brakes (3). Those complaints describe 3 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 1985 has 12 and the 1987 has 25.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Regal year, for its age
#39 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Buick Regal problems
Share of all 13 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1986 Buick Regal recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
- The risk
- Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
- The problem
- Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.
- The risk
- Headlights would cycle on and off. Sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
- The problem
- Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
- The risk
- Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.
- The fix
- Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.
- The problem
- Left handed driver's side shoulder belt anchor plate may be upside down in lock pillar so that the unthreaded slot of the plate aligned with the hole in the lock pillar. This resulted in the anchor bolt being driven into the slot instead of the threaded hole of the anchor plate. Consequence of defect: in a vehicle crash, belt anchor bolt may pull loose from anchor plate, thus failing to comply with fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and increases likelihood of injury to occupant.
- The fix
- Install a bolt anchor plate reinforcement and new bolt, as necessary.
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13 complaints about the 1986 Buick Regal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Three wheels have had failure in their structure/cracks on the spokes.
Engine replaced twice, once resulting in engine catching on fire.
While driving and all of a sudden vehicle just took off wide open with sudden acceleration. The only way to stop the vehicle my wife had to stand up on the brakes and reach down to turn the ignition off. *Ak
Consumer states that while pulling out of his driveway his vehicle just took off, causing him to hit two trees. *Ak
Having problem with disc brakes caliper pins and rotors froze and rusted. Tt
Corrosion lead to washer failure resulting in subframe absorber failure. Please describe detail. Tt
Car was run in park put car in reverse it accelerated and hit four cars. Tt
Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *Skd
Buick Regal: every year compared
All Regal years1986 Buick Regal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Buick Regal | 13 | 5 | C | |
| 1986 Buick Century | 24 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1986 Buick Lesabre | 18 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1986 Buick Electra | 13 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 8 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Buick Somerset | 8 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1986 Buick Park Avenue | 7 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Buick Riviera | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Buick Estate | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 Buick Regal
Does the 1986 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1986 Buick Regal: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); vehicle speed control (June 1989); switch (January 1988); structure (August 1987) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Buick Regal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (4), brakes (3), body, doors & structure (2).
How many complaints has the 1986 Buick Regal had?
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 19, 1994 and the latest on March 12, 2002. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Buick Regal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Buick Regal year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Regal years have the most complaints?
1998 (312), 2011 (280), 1999 (252). See every Buick Regal year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Buick Regal has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data