CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Buick Electra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (4 reports).
0Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1988 Buick Electra recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Buick Electra.
Most common 1988 Buick Electra problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 BUICK ELECTRA PARK AVENUE. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE FR480 TIRES, SIZE P205/75/R14. WITHIN A 2-3 WEEK TIME PERIOD, THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES FORMED BUBBLES AND THEN BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE BUBBLES ON ONE OF THE TIRES PRIOR TO THE BLOWOUT. BOTH REAR TIRES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, BUT NO CRASH OCCURRED. THE LATEST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS ON THE TIRES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,431 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,256. UPDATED 06/11/09. *LJ UPDATED 06/11/09.*JB
CONSUMER WHILE PARKED WITH CAR RUNNING. PUT FOOT ON BRAKE AND STARTED TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE, WHEN WHEELS STARTED SPINNING, ENGINE WAS REVVING. CONSUMER HAD BOTH FEET ON BRAKES, AND VEHCILE TOOK OFF, FLYING INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT, PUSHING THAT VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER COULD NOT TURN OFF ENGINE, THIS CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION.*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
WHEN IT IS COLD AND TRYING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS WARM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
DURING MORNING START UP YOU CAN NOT MANIPULATE THE STEERING. TT
1988 Buick Electra questions
Does the 1988 Buick Electra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Buick Electra at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Buick Electra?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (4), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Buick Electra has been fixed?
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