Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Steering2
- Tires1
- Structure1
- Equipment1
- Wheels1
- Seat belts1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais.
| 1987082 7 Aug 1987 | Structure ON TWO DOOR MODELS, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. IF UNCORRECTED, THE CRACKS WOULD PROPOGATE SUCH THAT THE DOOR WOULD… |
| 1986097 29 Aug 1986 | Not Entered THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED AND/OR MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING CONDITION AT THE LATCH PIVOT. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD PREVENT ADEQUATE… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Oldsmobile told its dealers about the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 613590 | INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SEAT BELT SEPARATION
SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation