- The problem
- A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
- The risk
- Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Vehicle safety record
1984 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1984 Buick Electra with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 1989 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1983 has 2 and the 1985 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Electra year, for its age
#72 most complained-about 1984 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1984 Buick Electra problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1984 Buick Electra recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Rubber fuel hose could allow a slow fuel leak while the engine is running.
- The fix
- DEALER WILL REPLACE RUBBER FUEL HOSE.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1984 Buick Electra
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. (Ohio traffic crash report) *yh
The car accelerates without putting foot on the gas. Has had the car for three days. Please explain. Tt
Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1984 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 1984 Buick Century | 8 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 8 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1984 Buick Regal | 6 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 1984 Buick Lesabre | 5 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1984 Buick Park Avenue | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1984 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 1984 Buick Electra
Does the 1984 Buick Electra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1984 Buick Electra: vehicle speed control (June 1989); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1984). 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 1984 Buick Electra?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1984 Buick Electra had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 20, 1995 and the latest on April 16, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1984 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1984 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