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1986 Oldsmobile Calais

Based on reports from 18 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 18 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

2 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 221K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignitionMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System2 (11%)

Electrical System:ignition2 (11%)

Wheels & Tires2 (11%)

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System1 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (6%)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (6%)

Electrical System:starter Assembly1 (6%)

1986 Oldsmobile Calais: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 221,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 221K-mile mark.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

86V121000Sep 1986

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED, OR MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING CONDITION OF THE LATCH PIVOT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH NOT BEING COMPLETELY ENGAGED TO THE HOOD, THE HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD OCCUR.

87V124000Aug 1987

STRUCTURE

SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Oldsmobile Calais is the 1991 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1986 Oldsmobile Calais vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 1986.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Oldsmobile Calais: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais is related to the fuel system, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais reliable?

The 1986 Oldsmobile Calais has 18 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1986 Oldsmobile Calais problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais have any recalls?

Yes, the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Oldsmobile Calais problems start?

Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 221,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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