| 1986 San Diego Chargers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Alex Spanos |
| General manager | Johnny Sanders |
| Head coach | Don Coryell (weeks 1-8) Al Saunders (weeks 9-16) |
| Home field | Jack Murphy Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–12 |
| Division place | 5th AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 1[1] |
| AP All-Pros | None[2] |
The 1986 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 27th overall. the team failed to improve on their 8–8 record from 1985. Following a stagnant 1–7 start, Head Coach Don Coryell was fired and Al Saunders was named interim Head Coach. After the season, Saunders was named the permanent Head Coach and would hold the position through the end of the 1988 season. Leslie O'Neal was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.