2018 Toyota 86: common problems and reliability
An average 86 year.
1 owner complaint, most about steering. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2018 86?The 2018 Toyota 86 has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are steering and wheels.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Toyota 86 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 86 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the 86?
Across the 4 86 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 10 (2019). With 1 complaints, the 2018 86 sits about the same as the model's median of 2.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 86
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 21V587000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with owners expressing deep affection for the driving experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 86. See the full 86 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 86 listings typically run $17,964–$22,495 across 2017 to 2020 model years.
Other 86 model years
Compare every 86 year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
Compare the 86 against its rivals
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