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1990 Buick Riviera Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Buick Riviera, 13% of the 16 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 horn buttons fell off and now the driver has no horn. Buick has redesigned the horn mechanism. Tt at first the horn was repaird with super glue. After a year, both buttons were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #974243, filed 1995-10

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999117%
1998310%
1997614%
1996511%
19951713%
1993120%
199218%
1990213%
1989111%
1987360%

Other parts of the 1990 Buick Riviera

Brakes
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Buick Riviera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology