1989 Buick Riviera Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Buick Riviera, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The computer screen on instrument panel kept blinking off & on. Took to mechanic & was informed that an electrical short was the cause. Vehicle had not been taken to a dealer as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #826915, filed 1998-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1997 | 6 | 14% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 11% |
| 1987 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1989 Buick Riviera
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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