MYRModel Year Report

1989 Buick Riviera

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1989 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:22.454Z

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
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 9 complaints 1989 9 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 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
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 9 complaints 1989 9 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 9 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1989: 9 complaints

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

Cruise control activated vehicle surged at high rate of speed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-04

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

3 recalls · 0 investigations · 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. R
    1989-04-21Service brakes, air89V055000 One or both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.

    Remedy: Replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  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 Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V056000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 89V055000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.