Buick Riviera years to avoid
No model year of the Buick Riviera stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buick Riviera years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buick Riviera complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Riviera problems
All model years combined.
- Engine51
- Brakes47
- Steering38
- Electrical36
- Transmission34
- Seat belts34
- Fuel system20
- Airbags20
- Body13
- Visibility11
- Acceleration11
- Tires9
Most reported problems on the Buick Riviera
Buick Riviera problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 6 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 29 | Steering | 161,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1997 | - | 43 | Steering | 95,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1996 | - | 44 | Engine | 120,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1995 | - | 130 | Engine | 75,200 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1993 | - | 5 | Airbags | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | - | 12 | Airbags | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1991 | - | 8 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 16 | Brakes | 4 | 1 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Buick Riviera
What years of the Buick Riviera should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buick Riviera has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buick Riviera?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buick Riviera?
Engine, with 51 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (47) and steering (38).
How many recalls does the Buick Riviera have?
8 recalls between 1990 and 1999. The 1990 model year has the most, with 4.
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