no report yet
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 101AND 105.
1990 Buick ReattaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 1990 Buick Reatta, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Buick Reatta has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Air bags
1Electrical system
1Service brakes
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 23 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1990 Buick Reatta 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.
no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL GEARPOSITION THE TRANSAXLE IS IN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENTAND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR…
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. THE REVERSAL OF THE WIRES COULD CAUSE DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF THE OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 Reatta 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 Reatta median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'93
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Reatta owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
COMPLETE FAILURE OF ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 1990 BUICK REATTA ALSO-- AS SPECIFICALLY REPORTED FROM OTHER REATTA OWNERS. DEALER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS --- REATTA INTERNET SITES STATES THERE ARE MAJOR PROBLEMS --- NHTSA WEBSITE LIST SEVERAL COMPLAINTS / PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF ABS FAILURE. HOW MANY…
FAILURE OF HYDRALIC/ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 1990 BUICK REATTA CONVERTIBLE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH MASTER CYLINDER WENT OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE LITTLE BRAKING POWER. VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN GRADUALLY AND CAME TO A STOP. *AK
Own a 1990 Reatta?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.