1988 Buick ElectraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1988 Buick Electra, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2009. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Buick Electra has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Buick Electra recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 vs. every other Electra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Electra median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Buick Electra, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
- ANTI LOCK BRAKESNo recall
What Electra owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN IT IS COLD AND TRYING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS WARM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHEN IT IS COLD AND TRYING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS WARM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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