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PONTIAC PARISIENNE · model year

1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE

14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 1986PONTIACPARISIENNE carries 14 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1986 PARISIENNE is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components with 3 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum (2) and service brakes, hydraulic:power assist (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 17 investigation files overlapping the 1986 PARISIENNE. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

14
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

14 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
WHEELS1

Recent Complaints

20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE IN 3/00. IN ONE INCIDENT, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AT HIGHWAY SPEED; BY SHEER LUCK I WAS ABLE TO AVOID CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN RECALLED, BUT GM REFUSES TO WORK ON MY CAR BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND FURTHER BRAKE FAILURES COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK

19980407SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

BRAKES FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, POWER MASTER ASSEMBLY REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL.

19970828WHEELS

LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF, BENDING FENDER.

19970527SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED 4 TIMES.

19970422SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

POWER BRAKE HYDRO BOOSTER FAILED. *AK

19961029SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

HARD BRAKE PEDAL AFTER RECALL REPAIRS..

19961016VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, BRAKES APPLIED; VERY LOW SPEED. *AK UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED THERE IS A HORRIBLE SMELL OF PRESTONE IN THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND IT HAS PRE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND OIL DISAPPEARS AS QUICKLY AS CONSUMER PUTS IN.*JB

19961016SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, BRAKES APPLIED; VERY LOW SPEED. *AK UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED THERE IS A HORRIBLE SMELL OF PRESTONE IN THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND IT HAS PRE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND OIL DISAPPEARS AS QUICKLY AS CONSUMER PUTS IN.*JB

19961016STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, BRAKES APPLIED; VERY LOW SPEED. *AK UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED THERE IS A HORRIBLE SMELL OF PRESTONE IN THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND IT HAS PRE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND OIL DISAPPEARS AS QUICKLY AS CONSUMER PUTS IN.*JB

19960628CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. *DH

19960417CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND WENT TO FULL THROTTLE AND THE BRAKES COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

19960222SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD

19950830SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

ELECTRONIC POWER BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS BRAKE FLUID; BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED; REOCCURRED; NO BRAKING PROBLEMS, CAUGHT/REPLACED IN TIME. TT

19950803SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHT COME, APPLIED BRAKE LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE (ABS). TT

Compare 1986PONTIACPARISIENNE to Similar Vehicles

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NHTSA Investigations

DP20002Defect PetitionClosed

HVAC Blower Motor Connector

DP16001Defect PetitionClosed

Passenger Sensing System Sensor Mat

RQ13001Recall QueryClosed

Brake Light Malfunction

EA12006Engineering AnalysisClosed

Power Window Master Switch Fire

EA10006Engineering AnalysisClosed

Engine Stall

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE have?▼
The 1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE has 14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST.
Is the 1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

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