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1986 Pontiac 1000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 Pontiac 1000, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Pontiac 1000 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 Pontiac 1000 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other 1000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1000 median. How we score

'84'86
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Pontiac 1000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SAFETY BELTSDP87009 · closed Feb 10, 1987
    No recall
In owners' words

What 1000 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB THE DRIVER'S SEAT SHOULDER RETRACTION MECHANISM. (WITHIN THE VEHICLES UNDER LEFT SIDE REAR WINDOW) NO LONGER OPERATIVE, CAUSING LOOSE SHOULDER BELT. SCC
Complaint 10014797 · Mar 31, 2003

Own a 1986 1000?

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