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1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue

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1983 Buick Electra – front Unverified
Photo: 1979 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, front left (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (C-body RWD) (1977–1984); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1979 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, front left (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1983 or 1984 Buick Park Avenue (5146757880) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Its me (3655392802) by Paul Keller, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1978 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, rear right (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Buick Electra Park Avenue dash (6812861764) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue is a 124-hp 4.1-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 124 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 205 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Electra measures 221.3 inches long on a 118.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,851 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeV6, OHV
Displacement4.1 L
Horsepower124 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque205 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front215/75 R15
Tires Rear215/75 R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length221.3 in
Width75.91 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Front Track61.81 in
Cargo Volume20.8 ft³
Curb Weight3,851 lbs

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick ELECTRA.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Buick ELECTRA

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick ELECTRA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Exterior Lighting1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 16, 1998 · Exterior Lighting
“WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.”
Feb 20, 1998 · Seat Belts
“DRIVERS SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DEALER SAID THE MANUFACTURE NO LONGER MAKES THIS PART.”

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 1983 BUICK ELECTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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