1986 Buick Park Avenue Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and equipment (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 50%
- Brakes2 33%
- Equipment2 33%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 1986 Buick Park Avenue electra. The ABS system light began illuminating in september of 2007 and the brake light began illuminating in march of 2008 and remained lit. In addition, the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that it would have to be inspected by a Buick dealer. Both the contact and the mechanic have been unable to find the parts to repair the brake system. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 87v093000 (service brakes: hydraulic, antilock). The current mileage was 72,900 and failure mileage was 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10237637, filed 2008-08, 55,000 milesEquipment: “The air conditioner would not turn off even when the car was turned off , had to take off the plug to turn off . Now the AC cuts off every once in a while mostly when the blinker goes on and also when the wipers are on. Now AC only blows on low”
NHTSA complaint #701813, filed 1999-01Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving on highway travelling 55mph pulled into the driveway, and vehicle stopped while motor was still running. Contacted dealer who was not able to help.”
NHTSA complaint #859750, filed 2000-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue.
Other model years of the Buick Park Avenue
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 46,242 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 12 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 33 | 52,500 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 32 | 64,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 57 | 65,434 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 81 | 56,480 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 140 | 60,000 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 246 | 72,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 219 | 91,525 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 59 | 99,000 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 117 | 108,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 48 | 97,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 64 | 156,510 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 77 | 123,048 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 92 | 96,688 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 12 | 200,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 21 | 127,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 19 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 6 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 10 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Buick Park Avenue model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Buick Park Avenue have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1986 Buick Park Avenue as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1986 Buick Park Avenue is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1986 Buick Park Avenue been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1986 Buick Park Avenue reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 55,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.