1986 Buick Electra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 75%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Buick Electra, 75% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving at approximately 65 MPH power assist within brake system failed without warning, causing the consumer to pull emergency brake in order to avoid accident. Dealer had replaced brake sysytem, but defect has reoccurred within 150 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #824649, filed 1998-06“While driving brake lights come on at this time there are no brakes, no warning, fixed 5 different times still not working properly. Please describe. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #976399, filed 1995-12Related recalls
- 87V093000Jun 23, 1987The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump…Covers: Buick Electra 1986, Cadillac Deville 1986–1987, Pontiac 6000 1986–1987 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 9 | 75% |
Other parts of the 1986 Buick Electra
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Buick Electra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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