Vehicle safety record
1966 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1966 Buick Electra with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1976 for the carburetor system. For comparison, the 1965 has 0 and the 1967 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Electra year, for its age
#4 most complained-about 1966 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1966 Buick Electra problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1966 Buick Electra recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1966 Buick Electra
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vehicle 2009 buick enclave. Keeps turning on the light engine and at the dealership they keep telling me that is because I don't close the gas knob correctly. When the engine light turns on while im driving it gives me a message of power engine reduce and it reduce my speed and I can't continue driving. I've almost cause 2 accidents while im driving due to this issue. It will completely stop in certain times while im driving. Last incident 06/05/10. As well, my tire got flat around a month ago and I realized the dealership sold me the vehicle with no extra tire and emergency equipment to change my tire. *Tr
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Buick Electra | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 1966 Buick Buick | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1966 Buick Electra
Does the 1966 Buick Electra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1966 Buick Electra: carburetor system (October 1976). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1966 Buick Electra?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1966 Buick Electra had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 7, 2010 and the latest on June 7, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1966 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Buick Electra year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Electra years have the most complaints?
1986 (13), 1988 (5), 1987 (4). See every Buick Electra year compared.
What should I do if my 1966 Buick Electra has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data