1983 Buick Electra recalls & complaints
5 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Buick Electra under individual trim or body names rather than "Electra", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
5complaints
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Most complained-about parts: Lights (3), Seat belts (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
09/16/1998 · Lights
WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.
09/16/1998 · Lights
WHEN BRAKING THE BRAKES LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON.
09/16/1998 · Lights
NEW HAZARD FLASHERS DO NOT FUNCTION.
02/20/1998 · Seat belts
DRIVERS SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DEALER SAID THE MANUFACTURE NO LONGER MAKES THIS PART.
02/20/1998 · Seat belts
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED, UNABLE TO GET REPLACEMENT DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.