MYRModel Year Report

1982 Buick Electra

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1982 Buick Electra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:57:19.551Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Electra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991
1982: 0 complaints
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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

R 19820218 — fuel system, gasoline

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DR

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Buick Electra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 82V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 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 1982 Buick Electra have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.