1989 Buick Reatta Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Buick Reatta.

19881990
Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1989 Buick Reatta Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

#21 complaints

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

#31 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Buick Reatta.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1989 Buick Reatta. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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1989 Buick Reatta — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1989 Buick Reatta reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1989 Buick Reatta has 11 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1989 Buick Reatta?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (6 complaints); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (1 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1989 Buick Reatta?
NHTSA complaints for the 1989 Buick Reatta include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1989 Buick Reatta have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1989 Buick Reatta as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1989 Buick Reatta?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Reatta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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