- The problem
- 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 on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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).
Vehicle safety record
1990 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Buick Electra have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Electra year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Buick Electra recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works.
- The risk
- Cars would not comply with fmvss 208, and incorrect use of safety restraints could lead to personal injury to occupants if an accidentshould occur.
- The fix
- Insert sticker that provides missing information in owners manuals.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1990 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Buick Electra | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1990 Buick Regal | 80 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Buick Lesabre | 50 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Buick Century | 33 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Buick Reatta | 29 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Buick Electra Park Ave | 20 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 19 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Buick Riviera | 17 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Buick Estate | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Buick Electra
Does the 1990 Buick Electra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 Buick Electra: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); webbing (June 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 Buick Electra had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Buick Electra year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Electra years have the most complaints?
1986 (13), 1988 (5), 1987 (4). See every Buick Electra year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Buick Electra has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data