Speedometer not working correctly. Moving.
The worst 1990 Buick Electra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works.
- Risk
- Cars would not comply with fmvss 208, and incorrect use of safety restraints could lead to personal injury to occupants if an accidentshould occur.
- Remedy
- Insert sticker that provides missing information in owners manuals.
Recall number 90V112000 · Recall details
What 1990 Buick Electra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Because of the dark blue primer used that year on all buicks my car looks like it is starting to melt, I have trouble selling the car because of this, there is no rust or any other problem with the car. If there was a recall on this make/model I didn't know about it. Getting a whole new paint job will cost money I don't have.no safety defect listed in the summary.
Power steering hose failed.
Owner states while driving their is white smoke coming from steering colum area. Owner also notes that this is a intermittent problem. Owner is concerned for her safety.
Vehicle accelerated out of control running wild hitting building. Please describe details. Tt
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Other model years
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Questions about the 1990 Buick Electra
Is the 1990 Buick Electra reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Buick Electra, close to a typical Electra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Buick Electra?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Buick Electra have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
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