Buick Roadmaster years to avoid
No model year of the Buick Roadmaster stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buick Roadmaster years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes58
- Electrical40
- Engine37
- Suspension33
- Airbags28
- Acceleration27
- Visibility26
- Transmission24
- Body23
- Seat belts22
- Steering21
- Fuel system16
Buick Roadmaster problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1996 | - | 52 | Steering | 84,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1995 | - | 50 | Acceleration | 115,000 | 5 | 4 | |
| 1994 | - | 85 | Electrical | 5 | 11 | ||
| 1993 | - | 46 | Airbags | 0 | 10 | ||
| 1992 | - | 87 | Brakes | 142,000 | 3 | 15 | |
| 1991 | - | 9 | Fuel system | 2 | 2 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Buick Roadmaster
What years of the Buick Roadmaster should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buick Roadmaster has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buick Roadmaster?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buick Roadmaster?
Brakes, with 58 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (40) and engine (37).
How many recalls does the Buick Roadmaster have?
11 recalls between 1991 and 1999. The 1995 model year has the most, with 5.
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