MYRModel Year Report

1989 Buick Riviera

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1989 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:38.279Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Riviera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1989: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19840
19852
19862
19875
19881
19899
199016
19918
199212
19935
1995130
199644
199743
199829
19996
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

3 of 9 total reports mention: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED VEHICLE SURGED AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950104

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890421 — service brakes, air

LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CONTACT THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.

Remedy: REPLACE LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 89V056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890421 — service brakes, air

ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Remedy: REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.

Campaign 89V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V056000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V055000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Buick Riviera 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 Riviera?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Buick Riviera have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.