MYRModel Year Report

1985 Buick Electra

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1985 Buick Electra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:57:25.072Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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, 1985 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 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
1985: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19842
19851
198612
19874
19885
19892
19905
19912

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seats.

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DRIVER SIDE SEAT BLET BROKE (LAP BELT WOULD NO LONGER RECOIL), BELT NO LONGER IN STOCK, COULD NOT LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART, NO LONGER MANUFACTURE THE PART.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980515

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.

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LAP BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, CONSUMER TRYING TO FIND REPLACMENT PART BUT THE SEATBELTS ARE NO LONGER IN STOCK MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990311

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

I 19880422 — EA (closed 19891023)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Buick Electra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Buick Electra?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Buick Electra have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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