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1986 Pontiac Fiero Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Pontiac Fiero, 8% of the 26 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.

“Oil leak from unknown origin. Located approximately at upper part of engine down to pully and belts. Also wires located near passenger compartment in engine are extremely hot, discolored and brittle harness..concern for ? Of fire, especially with oil leakage near by...check engine light goes on..and is unknown problem to the dealer”

NHTSA complaint #708734, filed 1999-07

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1987320%
198628%
198516%
1984930%

Other parts of the 1986 Pontiac Fiero

Engine cooling
15 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero

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