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#BS-1989-FLEFLA-692B

1989 Fleetwood Flair

Based on reports from 6 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

1 owners reported wheels & tires issues.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
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: Wheels & Tires (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
Electrical1 (17%)
Structure:body:bumpers1 (17%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper1 (17%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys1 (17%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder1 (17%)

1989 Fleetwood Flair: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1989 Fleetwood Flair, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1989 Fleetwood Flair, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:bumpers Issues

Structure:body:bumpers complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1989 Fleetwood Flair, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:bumpers-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1989 Fleetwood Flair, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper-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)

90V183000Oct 1990

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL MAY NOT BE IDENTIFIED ON EITHER CONTROL KNOB OR ADJACENT TO THE CONTROL KNOB AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.

93V065000Jul 1993

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM HARDWARE WAS INCORRECTLY MOUNTED, CAUSING WIPER BLADE OVERTRAVEL AND PREMATURE WEAR, AND IN EXTREME CASES, THE WIPER BLADES MAY FAIL TO CORRECTLY TRAVEL OVER THE WINDSHIELD.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 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.

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1989 Fleetwood Flair: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Fleetwood Flair?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Fleetwood Flair is related to the wheels & tires, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1989 Fleetwood Flair reliable?
The 1989 Fleetwood Flair has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1989 Fleetwood Flair 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 Fleetwood Flair have any recalls?
Yes, the 1989 Fleetwood Flair has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Fleetwood Flair 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.
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