- The problem
- Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (To see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
- The risk
- This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle safety record
1988 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1988 Buick Electra with NHTSA, most often about the steering (3) and the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 3 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 1987 has 4 and the 1989 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Electra year, for its age
#113 most complained-about 1988 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1988 Buick Electra problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1988 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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5 complaints about the 1988 Buick Electra
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 buick electra park avenue. The vehicle has firestone fr480 tires, size p205/75/r14. Within a 2-3 week time period, three of the four tires formed bubbles and then blew out. The contact noticed the bubbles on one of the tires prior to the blowout. Both rear tires and the front passenger side tire blew out, but no crash occurred. The latest failure occurred while driving approximately 15 mph. There are currently no recalls on the tires. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 75,431 and failure mileage was 75,256. Updated 06/11/09. *Lj updated 06/11/09.*Jb
Consumer while parked with car running. Put foot on brake and started to put car in drive, when wheels started spinning, engine was revving. Consumer had both feet on brakes, and vehcile took off, flying into the other vehicle in front, pushing that vehicle into another vehicle. Consumer could not turn off engine, this caused a chain reaction.*Ak
When it is cold and trying to drive the vehicle the steering wheel will not turn until the vehicle is warm. Please describe. *Ak
When it is cold and trying to drive the vehicle the steering wheel will not turn until the vehicle is warm. Please describe. *Ak
During morning start up you can not manipulate the steering. Tt
Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1988 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Buick Electra | 5 | 1 | F | |
| 1988 Buick Regal | 125 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Buick Lesabre | 21 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Buick Park Avenue | 19 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Buick Century | 17 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 14 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 10 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Buick Buick | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Buick Riviera | 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 1988 Buick Electra
Does the 1988 Buick Electra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Buick Electra: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006). 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 1988 Buick Electra?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (3), wheels & tires (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1988 Buick Electra had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 6, 1995 and the latest on May 27, 2009. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1988 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 1988 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