1990 Buick Electra
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Vehicle accelerated out of control running wild hitting building. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-12
Speedometer not working correctly. Moving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-22
Also filed under Electrical system
Steering
2 of 5 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and steering wheel/handle bar.
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Power steering hose failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-23
Owner states while driving their is white smoke coming from steering colum area. Owner also notes that this is a intermittent problem. Owner is concerned for her safety.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-30
Electrical system
2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1990-07-03Seat belts90V112000 Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works.
Remedy: Insert sticker that provides missing information in owners manuals.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Buick Electra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V112000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1990 Buick Electra reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Buick Electra?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Buick Electra have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.