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1985-1987 · 3 model years

Buick Somerset Problems by year

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Buick Somerset across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1986 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (8). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age19868 complaints · 1 recallSee the 1986
Complaints
11
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Somerset complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19870100-A
19868100Seats & seat beltsD
19853101Engine & coolingC

Most common Somerset problems

Buick Somerset recalls 1

Latest Somerset complaints

1986 Buick SomersetWheels & tires

Tire's on vehicle (uniroyal rallye hp 205/70r 13ms), have all shown signs of flaws, bulge and separation causing failure. Mjs

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 547183
1986 Buick SomersetEngine & cooling

Engine froze due to a punctured oil filter caused by a design flaw. The oil filter is on the bottom of engine and hangs 2-3 inches below the frame.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 535235

Questions about the Buick Somerset

Which Buick Somerset years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1986 (8), 1985 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1986 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Buick Somerset years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1987 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Somerset years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Buick Somerset problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), electrical system (2), seats & seat belts (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Buick Somerset have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Buick Somerset model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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