1989 Buick Riviera Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Buick Riviera.

19881990
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1989 Buick Riviera Problems

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

#13 complaints

STRUCTURE

#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

#31 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Buick Riviera.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STRUCTURE3———
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1———
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1———
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1———
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK1——147,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1———
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1———

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