1986 Pontiac Sunbird Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 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 engine cooling of the 1986 Pontiac Sunbird, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When consumer tried to start the vehicle it would not start. Vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. A mechanic stated that the lobes on the camshaft were worn out, which is a common problem with this year and model. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #823452, filed 1998-05Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Pontiac Sunbird
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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.
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