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1990 Buick ElectraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1990 Buick Electra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 22, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Buick Electra has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1990 Buick Electra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
1990 vs. every other Electra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Electra median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1990 Electra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.