1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON
The 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint), and Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON, potentially affecting up to 287,731 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 86V056000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 93,317 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Recall 86V131000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 106,111 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVER SEAT BROKE NOT SECURED TO CAR FLIPS BACK MAJOR SAFTY HAZARD MAY FALL INTO BACK SEAT WHEN ACCELERATING.
SEAT BELTS: WHEN EVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILS TO LOCK UP. THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE PASSENGER. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER CHECK OUT.
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH FAILED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC CIMARRON
- 1982 CADILLAC CIMARRON — 0 complaints
- 1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON — 0 complaints
- 1984 CADILLAC CIMARRON — 2 complaints
- 1985 CADILLAC CIMARRON — 6 complaints
- 1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON (current)
- 1987 CADILLAC CIMARRON — 9 complaints
- 1988 CADILLAC CIMARRON — 3 complaints
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