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Buick Reatta problems by year

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the Buick Reatta since 1990, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 1990 model year has 29 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
32
Recalls
3
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1993

Buick Reatta years to avoid

No model year of the Buick Reatta stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Buick Reatta years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Buick Reatta complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911993

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Buick Reatta problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    26
  • Body
    3
  • Visibility
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Most reported problems on the Buick Reatta

ABS 13

Buick Reatta problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1993-1Brakes00
1991-2Body00
1990-29Brakes33

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Buick Reatta

What years of the Buick Reatta should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buick Reatta has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buick Reatta?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Buick Reatta?

Brakes, with 26 complaints across all years, followed by body (3) and visibility (1).

How many recalls does the Buick Reatta have?

3 recalls between 1990 and 1993. The 1990 model year has the most, with 3.

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