1988 Buick Reatta Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Buick Reatta.
Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1988 Buick Reatta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:120,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#31 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Buick Reatta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 2 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | — |
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