Buick Reatta recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Buick Reatta, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Buick Reatta, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1988–1993 with 4 recall campaigns and 56 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1990 (3) and 1989 (1).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1990 (30), 1988 (12), and 1989 (11).
- Top recall themes: Brakes, Airbags, and Powertrain.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
2 campaigns · Years: 1989–1990These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 1990These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
- 90V031000 · Air bags: Sensor/control module-inactive
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1990These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 90V164000 · Power train: Floor shift
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Buick Reatta in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Service brakes. |
| 1990 | 3 | 30 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Structure:frame and members. |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Exterior lighting:headlights, Tires. |
| 1988 | 0 | 12 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Service brakes , Air bags and Power train
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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