Front end grabs/dips when braking, due to alignment. *Dsh
Vehicle safety record
1989 Buick Roadmaster Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1989 Buick Roadmaster with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Roadmaster year, for its age
#231 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Buick Roadmaster problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1989 Buick Roadmaster
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Buick Roadmaster. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1989 Buick Roadmaster
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Buick Roadmaster: every year compared
All Roadmaster years1989 Buick Roadmaster vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Buick Roadmaster | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1989 Buick Regal | 107 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Buick Century | 41 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Buick Lesabre | 29 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Buick Park Avenue | 21 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 9 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Buick Skyhawk | 3 | 2 | D | 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 1989 Buick Roadmaster
Does the 1989 Buick Roadmaster have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Buick Roadmaster right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Buick Roadmaster?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Buick Roadmaster had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 5, 1996 and the latest on February 5, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Buick Roadmaster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster years have the most complaints?
1994 (91), 1992 (88), 1996 (55). See every Buick Roadmaster year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Buick Roadmaster 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