1984 BUICK ELECTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA
The 1984 BUICK ELECTRA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA, potentially affecting up to 1,756,417 vehicles.
Recall 89V102000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,755,897 vehicles affected
Defect: 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).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
View full details →Recall 84V103000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 520 vehicles affected
Defect: RUBBER FUEL HOSE COULD ALLOW A SLOW FUEL LEAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE RUBBER FUEL HOSE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 BUICK ELECTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ELECTRA
- 1979 BUICK ELECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1981 BUICK ELECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1982 BUICK ELECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1983 BUICK ELECTRA — 5 complaints
- 1984 BUICK ELECTRA (current)
- 1985 BUICK ELECTRA — 2 complaints
- 1986 BUICK ELECTRA — 15 complaints
- 1987 BUICK ELECTRA — 4 complaints
- 1988 BUICK ELECTRA — 6 complaints
- 1989 BUICK ELECTRA — 2 complaints
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