Buick Reatta years to avoid
The Buick Reatta years to avoid are 1990 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1993 is the cleanest year on record.
56
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1988–1993
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Reatta years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | High complaint rate | 30 |
Every Reatta year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Reatta years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Reatta years to avoid are 1990. The cleanest year on record is 1993.
What is the best year for the Buick Reatta?
By complaint volume, 1993 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Reatta years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Reatta have?
Across all model years, the Reatta has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 56 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.