1990 Buick Reatta Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1990 Buick Reatta.

19891991
Complaints
30
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1990 Buick Reatta Problems

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

#120 complaints

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

Avg mileage:137,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

#32 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Buick Reatta.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1990 Buick Reatta — FAQ

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

Is the 1990 Buick Reatta reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1990 Buick Reatta has 30 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1990 Buick Reatta?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (20 complaints, avg 137,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (2 complaints); Structure:Frame And Members (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1990 Buick Reatta?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 137,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1990 Buick Reatta?
NHTSA complaints for the 1990 Buick Reatta include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 1990 Buick Reatta have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1990 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 1990 Buick Reatta?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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