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1984 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 1984 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed1984 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
890
across 195 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
467
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
329

1984 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 890, most-reported first

1984 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Nissan 300ZX4205476.2
2Chevrolet Camaro39071065.9
3Pontiac Fiero3004871.9
4Nissan Maxima3000251.1
5Ford Thunderbird2601259.5
6Plymouth Voyager2206873.9
7Honda Accord2202354.1
8Ford Escort2103673.8
9Ford Mustang1804467.0
10Dodge Caravan1806768.8
11Mercury Cougar1701254.6
12Oldsmobile Cutlass1602565.5
13Lincoln Town Car1501161.6
14Mercury Grand Marquis1502166.5
15Ford F-1501501255.9
16Ford Tempo1407676.7
17Chevrolet Corvette1406258.6
18Ford LTD1403370.6
19Ford Bronco Ii1303472.8
20Ford Ranger1208169.0
21Pontiac Firebird1108854.8
22Mercury Marquis1002362.7
23Ford Bronco1004170.6
24Mercury Topaz1006675.7
25Ford F-2501003371.8
26Mercedes-Benz 3809002—
27Chevrolet Blazer9033—
28Oldsmobile 889032—
29Buick Century8046—
30Chevrolet Celebrity8046—
31Toyota Camry8023—
32Chevrolet Cavalier8038—
33Buick Skylark8042—
34Chevrolet S108043—
35Chevrolet Caprice7024—
36Cadillac Eldorado7034—
37Chrysler Lebaron7022—
38Jeep Cherokee7074—
39Ford Econoline7070—
40Chevrolet Citation7022—
41Chevrolet Suburban6001—
42Toyota Corolla6021—
43Cadillac Deville6013—
44Ford Crown Victoria6012—
45Lincoln Continental6022—
46Renault Alliance6035—
47Buick Regal6053—
48General Engine 6DOW6000—
49GMC Jimmy5003—
50Volvo 2405000—
51BMW 318I5000—
52GMC Suburban5001—
53Mazda RX-75000—
54Honda Civic5030—
55Toyota Land Cruiser5021—
56Buick Lesabre5024—
57Pontiac Sunbird5023—
58Audi 40005011—
59Toyota Tercel5012—
60Honda Prelude5010—

Showing the 60 most-reported of 890 1984 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.