Pontiac Parisienne recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Pontiac Parisienne, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Pontiac Parisienne, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1984–1988 with 11 recall campaigns and 18 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1986 (3), 1985 (3), and 1987 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1986 (14) and 1985 (4).
- Top recall themes: Visibility and lighting, Electrical, and Equipment and labeling.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Visibility and lighting
2 campaigns · Years: 1986These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Electrical
1 campaign · Years: 1985These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
- 85V153000 · Electrical system: Cables
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 1984These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 84V080000 · Equipment: Labels
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 1985These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 85V151000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Other
1 campaign · Years: 1984–1988These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
- 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1987These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 87V168000 · Power train: Column shift
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Pontiac Parisienne in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1986 | 3 | 14 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum, Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist. |
| 1985 | 3 | 4 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder, Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Vehicle speed control , Exterior lighting and Power train
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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