1986 Buick Electra for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1986 Buick Electra for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1986 Buick Electra
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (9), engine and engine cooling (2) and electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87V093000 | 1987-06-23 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION... |
| 86V145000 | 1986-11-03 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HOSE COULD OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A HOLE AND FLUID LEAK, AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| 86V131000 | 1986-09-19 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1986 Buick Electra?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1986 Buick Electra for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 1986 Buick Electra, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Electra
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Drive it on your own roads
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Electra for a week and see how it fits your life. If the Electra is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
The cost of driving it
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 1986 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Still deciding?
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1986 Buick Electra from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Buick Electra for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Buick Electra
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Buick Electra?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1986 Buick Electra before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1986 Buick Electra have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.