1990 Buick Reatta
US · Two Seaters
The 1990 Buick Reatta is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- 4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 3.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 4 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.
91V158000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT LIGHT WHEN IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, AND THE SHIFT SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK OR NEUTRAL GEAR RANGE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PROM IN THE BODY COMPUTER MODULE TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURRING.
Reported September 13, 1991. View on NHTSA
90E043004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
Reported October 30, 1990. View on NHTSA
90V164000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
Remedy: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.
Reported September 6, 1990. View on NHTSA
90V031000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.
Remedy: REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.
Reported February 12, 1990. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 21, 2026
Data verified: October 21, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1989 Buick Reatta
Gasoline
3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) - 1991 Buick Reatta
Gasoline
3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1990 Buick Reatta have?
3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1990 Buick Reatta?
Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1990 Buick Reatta front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1990 Buick Reatta?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.