1990 Buick Electra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1990 Buick Electra recalls

Most common 1990 Buick Electra problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Steering	2
Electrical System	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2016-02-22, Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MOVING.

2000-06-23, Unknown Or Other
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. *AK

1998-03-23, Steering
POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED.

1997-04-30, Steering
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. *AK

1995-05-12, Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL RUNNING WILD HITTING BUILDING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

1990 Buick Electra questions

Does the 1990 Buick Electra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Buick Electra: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Buick Electra?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Steering (2), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Buick Electra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.