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#BS-1989-BUIREA-53C3

1989 Buick Reatta

Based on reports from 11 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 11 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

6 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues.

!Inspect the Exterior Lighting:headlightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip6 (55%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (9%)
Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly1 (9%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc1 (9%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder1 (9%)

1989 Buick Reatta: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 55% of all reports filed for the 1989 Buick Reatta, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1989 Buick Reatta, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1989 Buick Reatta, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly Issues

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1989 Buick Reatta, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:sun/moon roof assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

89V056000Apr 1989

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CONTACT THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Reatta is the 1990 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is ac / heater.

1989 Buick Reatta vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

11

Class avg

19

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical two seaters vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Buick Reatta Model Years

19931991199019891988
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1989 Buick Reatta: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Buick Reatta?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Buick Reatta is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1989 Buick Reatta reliable?
The 1989 Buick Reatta has 11 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1989 Buick Reatta problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1989 Buick Reatta have any recalls?
Yes, the 1989 Buick Reatta has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Reatta problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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