MYRModel Year Report

1985 Buick Electra

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1985 Buick Electra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:34.578Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1985: 1 complaint

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 1999-03-11

Also filed under Seat belts

Seat belts

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing front.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-08-25Engineering analysisClosed 1988-03-02 Windshield wipers
  2. I
    1987-07-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-28 Hydroboost failure
  3. I
    1988-01-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-31 Hydro boost
  4. I
    1988-04-22Engineering analysisClosed 1989-10-23 Sudden acceleration

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Buick Electra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.