MYRModel Year Report

1989 Buick Reatta

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1989 Buick Reatta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:08.496Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1993
1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1993
1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1993

1989: 10 complaints

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YearComplaints
198810
198910
199029
19912
19931

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

8 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

Tires

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Goodyear tire blew out, causing accident/injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-11

Exterior lighting

1 of 10 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

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Headlights do not operate; while driving, lights suddenly went out; cause unknown; repair efforts made by dealer; drove home with parking lights only.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-28

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-04-21Service brakes, air89V056000 Left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket.

    Remedy: Replace left front brake pipe assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1990-09-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-11-29 Front brake steering pull
  3. R
    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Buick Reatta — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V056000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Buick Reatta?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Buick Reatta 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.