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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Buick Reatta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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