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Vehicle safety record
1983 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1983 Buick Electra with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 0 and the 1984 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Electra year, for its age
#31 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Buick Electra problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1983 Buick Electra
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Buick Electra. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1983 Buick Electra
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Drivers seat belt no longer works, needs to be replaced, dealer said the manufacture no longer makes this part.
Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1983 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1983 Buick Regal | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Century | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Skyhawk | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Skylark | 1 | 1 | A | 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 1983 Buick Electra
Does the 1983 Buick Electra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Buick Electra right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Buick Electra?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Buick Electra had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 20, 1998 and the latest on September 16, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 1983 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