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1989 Buick SkyhawkProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1989 Buick Skyhawk, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Buick Skyhawk has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Buick Skyhawk 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

1989 vs. every other Skyhawk 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 Skyhawk median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1989 Skyhawk?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.