Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1986 Buick Electra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1986 Buick Electra, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1986 Buick Electra
Brakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
9 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology