- The problem
- The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Buick Electra have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1978 for the fan.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Electra year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 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
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No complaints about the 1978 Buick Electra yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1978 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Buick Electra | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1978 Buick Buick | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1 | 7 | B | 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 1978 Buick Electra
Does the 1978 Buick Electra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Buick Electra: fan (June 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Buick Electra had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 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 1978 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