MYRModel Year Report

1981 Buick Electra

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1981 Buick Electra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:26.530Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19842
19851
198612
19874
19885
19892
19905
19912

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1981-04-06Service brakes, hydraulic81V037000 The power brake vacuum hoses may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106, "Brake hoses". The material used in the hoses will not perform according to specifications. The…

    Remedy: The vacuum pump inlet and outlet hoses will be replaced free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic80V125000 The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1981 Buick Electra — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 80V125000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 81V037000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Buick Electra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Buick Electra have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.