1982 Buick LeSabre Electra Wagon Base
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- Photo: 1977 Buick Electra Station Wagon 6.6L by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1982 Buick LeSabre Electra Wagon Base is a 140-hp 5.0-liter V8 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 239 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The LeSabre Electra Wagon measures 220.5 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,288 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8, OHV |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 239 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 225/75 R15 |
| Tires Rear | 225/75 R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 220.47 in |
| Width | 79.29 in |
| Height | 59.09 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.94 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 64.02 in |
| Cargo Volume | 87.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,288 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Buick LeSabre Electra Wagon Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Buick LESABRE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 3, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V012000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Buick LESABRE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Buick LESABRE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 BUICK LESABRE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.