1986 BUICK SOMERSET Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths
Problem Breakdown
Compare to Other Years
Common Problems
Apr 17, 2000
Structure
THE PAINT IS RUSTING BEHIND THE SURFACE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED. NLM
Jul 14, 1999
Tires
TIRE'S ON VEHICLE (UNIROYAL RALLYE HP 205/70R 13MS), HAVE ALL SHOWN SIGNS OF FLAWS, BULGE AND SEPARATION CAUSING FAILURE. MJS
May 6, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FROZE DUE TO A PUNCTURED OIL FILTER CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW. THE OIL FILTER IS ON THE BOTTOM OF ENGINE AND HANGS 2-3 INCHES BELOW THE FRAME.
Sep 13, 1996
Electrical System
THE ELECTRIC IGNITION MODULE KEEPS GOING OUT. REPLACED (4) TIMES IN THE LAST (5) YEARS.*AK
Dec 4, 1995
Steering
RACK AND PINION STEERING STICKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Nov 3, 1995
Seat Belts
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE EA94-039. TT
Jul 17, 1995
Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, CAUSING BELT TO BECOME STUCK IN CASE. *SKD