1983 BUICK ELECTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA
The 1983 BUICK ELECTRA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingbrake Lights (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED, UNABLE TO GET REPLACEMENT DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
WHEN BRAKING THE BRAKES LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON.
NEW HAZARD FLASHERS DO NOT FUNCTION.
WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.
DRIVERS SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DEALER SAID THE MANUFACTURE NO LONGER MAKES THIS PART.
Safety Rating for the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 BUICK ELECTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ELECTRA
- 1978 BUICK ELECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1979 BUICK ELECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1981 BUICK ELECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1982 BUICK ELECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1983 BUICK ELECTRA (current)
- 1984 BUICK ELECTRA — 2 complaints
- 1985 BUICK ELECTRA — 2 complaints
- 1986 BUICK ELECTRA — 15 complaints
- 1987 BUICK ELECTRA — 4 complaints
- 1988 BUICK ELECTRA — 6 complaints
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