What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Pontiac 1000?

EPA figures for the 1986 Pontiac 1000 reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Pontiac 1000?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1986 Pontiac 1000. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1986 Pontiac 1000?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Pontiac 1000, most often about: Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Pontiac · 1986

1986 Pontiac 1000

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	22	28	24	370
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	24	31	27	329
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	31	26	342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 86V056000

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.