MYRModel Year Report

1984 Buick Electra

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1984 Buick Electra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:58:58.631Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1984: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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The car accelerates without putting foot on the gas. Has had the car for three days. Please explain. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-20

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
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While the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. (Ohio traffic crash report)

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-31

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1984-09-17Fuel system, gasoline84V103000 Rubber fuel hose could allow a slow fuel leak while the engine is running.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace rubber fuel hose.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1987-07-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-28 Hydroboost failure
  3. I
    1988-01-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-31 Hydro boost
  4. R
    1989-07-20Vehicle speed control89V102000 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).

    Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Buick Electra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V103000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 Buick Electra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Buick Electra?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 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.