1990 BUICK ELECTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA
The 1990 BUICK ELECTRA has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA, potentially affecting up to 140,137 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 90V112000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
| 51,834 vehicles affected
Defect: OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MOVING.
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MOVING.
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MOVING.
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
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 BUICK ELECTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ELECTRA
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- 1986 BUICK ELECTRA — 15 complaints
- 1987 BUICK ELECTRA — 4 complaints
- 1988 BUICK ELECTRA — 6 complaints
- 1989 BUICK ELECTRA — 2 complaints
- 1990 BUICK ELECTRA (current)
- 1991 BUICK ELECTRA — 3 complaints
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