Buick Somerset Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Buick Somerset (1986–1986) that have at least 5 complaints. 1986 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is seat belts (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Somerset model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Seat belts2 29%
- Tires1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology