1986 Oldsmobile Calais Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Aachen auto replace three times in 2 years, now 24 hours after last repair, will not replace or tow for free. Aachen auto/keb is aviding phone calls and not giving me an alternative topaying for their faulty altenator again.”
NHTSA complaint #763323, filed 2002-06Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais
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.
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