Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
33 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
191,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 33 complaints (12.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 9 | 27.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Steering: 3; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 2; Structure:Body:Door: 2
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 14; 1996: 4; 1997: 5; 1998: 3; 1999: 2; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481247 at NHTSA ↗
EXCESSIVE EFFORT NEEDED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AFTER COLD START. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482476 at NHTSA ↗
CAR STALLS WITH GAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN ON A HILL FACING DOWN, CAR WILL NOT START. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959841 at NHTSA ↗
IGNITION COIL/DISTRIBUTOR MODULE FAILED, CAUSING STARTING PROBLEMS/STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963229 at NHTSA ↗
THE 86 CELEBRITY HAS DEFECTIVE ROTORS AND DRUMS. THE ROTORS DO NOT LAST MORE THAT A FEW THOUSAND MILE AND VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE BRAKES SOMETIMES LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 529694 at NHTSA ↗
AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLED, SHORTLY AFTER THE INSTALLATION THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED THE ENGINE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH, DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH ALL AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL UNITS. MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 549536 at NHTSA ↗
WHEN THE CAR STALL CONSUMER THINK IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969620 at NHTSA ↗
ELECTRICAL RESULTED IN FIRE UNDER DASH BOARD IN AREA OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971378 at NHTSA ↗
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
33 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 16.7% | 39.1%ODI 482476EXCESSIVE EFFORT NEEDED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AFTER COLD START. *SKD | 36.8% | 615.4% | 12.6% | 114.3%ODI 487802POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION SEAL FAILED, CAUSING ALL THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT TWICE/BINDING. *SD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 320.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 511.4%ODI 785750CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE RUNS BAD, ALSO SAID VEHICLE MAKES A LOT OF NOISE, POSSIBLE ENGINE NOISE. *SLC | 25.1%ODI 516953WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE ENGINE STOPED, WHEN STARTED AGAIN THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. | 37.7% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 320.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 36.8%ODI 848569WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PULLED VEHICLE OVER. ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL DUE TO A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE LIFTERS WERE MAKING NOISE. *AK | 37.7%ODI 960521MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE WORE OUT, CAUSING A JERKY MOTION WHEN CAR SLOWS DOWN. TT | 12.6% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 16.7% | 13.0% | 36.8% | 25.1%ODI 962515COMPUTER FAILURE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL/ACCELERATE. THIS IS THE SECOND COND COMPUTER. *AK | 25.1% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 967328DURING BRAKE APPLICATION STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS. TT | 213.3%ODI 10055880EMAIL CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING GM POWER STEERING RECALL.*MR 1985 EUROSPORT WAGON DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE POWER STEERING WAS LOST WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS.*MR | 39.1% | 24.5% | 12.6%ODI 807253POWER STEERING FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE RACK AND PINION. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 713787STEERING STICKS, POWER ASSIST IS REDUCED TO MANUAL MODE AFTER MOMENTARY JAMMING. ALMOST LEAVES THE ROAD BEFOR RECOVERY. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 26.1% | 511.4% | 12.6%ODI 960426STEERING IS DIFFICULT WHEN IT IS COLD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 412.1%ODI 959841CAR STALLS WITH GAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN ON A HILL FACING DOWN, CAR WILL NOT START. TT | 12.3%ODI 958885VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY AND MAKING SHARP TURNS. TT | 25.1%ODI 958288WIRING HARNESS TO THE IGNITION WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING CRANKSHAFT/IGNITION MODULE TO FAIL. *AK | 12.6%ODI 962432WHILE DRIVING, ON HWY AT APPROX. 55-60MPH, THEN UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKE, ENGINE STALLS WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 490592SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM BODY DUE TO RUSTY WASHERS HOLDING BOLTS IN PLACE, CAUSING STEERING LINKAGE TO SEPARATE/LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *DSH | 16.7%ODI 527369LOCATION OF CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF R/A SWITCH ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. | 26.1%ODI 825349FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT DUE TO THE LACK OF UNDERCOATING UNDER VEHICLE. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK | 24.5%ODI 482230UNDER BODY FRAME MAKES LOUD NOISE UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN DRIVER SITS DOWN. *SKD | 12.6% | 12.6% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1991: 0 complaints · 1992: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System:Ignition | Steering | Steering:Rack And Pinion | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | Structure:Body:Door |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
3 patterns with matching reports.
3 mentions · 9.1% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
CAR STALLS WITH GAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN ON A HILL FACING DOWN, CAR WILL NOT START. TT
IGNITION COIL/DISTRIBUTOR MODULE FAILED, CAUSING STARTING PROBLEMS/STALLING. *AK
WHEN THE CAR STALL CONSUMER THINK IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TT
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b3 mentions · 9.1% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b1 mentions · 3.0% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
THE 86 CELEBRITY HAS DEFECTIVE ROTORS AND DRUMS. THE ROTORS DO NOT LAST MORE THAT A FEW THOUSAND MILE AND VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE BRAKES SOMETIMES LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING.
\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b