| 1986 Minnesota Vikings season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jerry Burns |
| General manager | Mike Lynn |
| Home field | Metrodome |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–7 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC Central |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1986 Minnesota Vikings season was the franchise's 26th season in the National Football League The Vikings finished with a record of nine wins and seven losses.
After the sudden retirement of Bud Grant in the off-season, the Vikings hired Jerry Burns to be their head coach for the upcoming season.