1988 Buick Reatta
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1988
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
10 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Seat belts
1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
1988 Buick Reatta — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1988 Buick Reatta 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 1988 Buick Reatta?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1988 Buick Reatta have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.