Does the 1986 Buick Estate have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Buick Estate recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Buick Estate?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Buick Estate recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Buick Estate. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Buick been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1986 Buick Estate recalls, newest first

June 16, 1989NHTSA 89V1020001,755,897 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Consequence: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 19, 1986NHTSA 86V131000106,111 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 28, 1986NHTSA 86V05600093,317 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Note: also, see NHTSA campaign number 86V131000.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1986 Buick Estate with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes3
Hydraulic › Foundation components1
Hydraulic › Power assist1
Hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic1

Other Buick Estate years

Other 1986 Buick models

Questions

Does the 1986 Buick Estate have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Buick Estate recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Buick Estate?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.