Buick Electra years to avoid
No model year of the Buick Electra stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buick Electra years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buick Electra complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Electra problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical3
- Steering2
- Acceleration2
- Transmission1
- Fuel system1
- Engine1
- Brakes1
Buick Electra problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Buick Electra
What years of the Buick Electra should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buick Electra has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buick Electra?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buick Electra?
Electrical, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by steering (2) and acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the Buick Electra have?
1 recall between 1990 and 1991. The 1990 model year has the most, with 1.
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