Driver side seat blet broke (lap belt would no longer recoil), belt no longer in stock, could not locate a replacement part, no longer manufacture the part.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 Buick Electra with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1984 has 2 and the 1986 has 13.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Electra year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Buick Electra problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1985 Buick Electra
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Buick Electra. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1985 Buick Electra
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Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1985 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Buick Electra | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1985 Buick Regal | 12 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Park Avenue | 10 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Century | 9 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Skylark | 6 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Lesabre | 5 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Somerset | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Riviera | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1985 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 1985 Buick Electra
Does the 1985 Buick Electra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 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 1985 Buick Electra?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Buick Electra had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 23, 1997 and the latest on September 23, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 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 1985 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