BUICK RIVIERA Problems by Year

439 complaints across all model years

439
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
18
Model Years
5
Reported Deaths

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more problems than average: 1996 (69 complaints), 1995 (177 complaints)

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems: 1969 (1 complaints), 1973 (1 complaints), 1982 (1 complaints)

Complaints by Model Year

Common Problems

Engine And Engine Cooling 55 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54 complaints
Electrical System 47 complaints
Steering 42 complaints
Seat Belts 38 complaints

All Model Years

Year Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
1999 12 0 3 0 Good
1998 43 0 3 2 Below Average
1997 48 0 3 5 Below Average
1996 69 0 0 1 Avoid
1995 177 0 8 6 Avoid
1993 9 0 4 0 Good
1992 17 0 3 1 Average
1991 16 0 4 0 Average
1990 16 0 1 0 Average
1989 10 0 0 0 Good
1988 1 0 0 0 Good
1987 8 0 0 0 Good
1986 2 0 0 0 Good
1985 7 0 0 7 Good
1983 1 0 1 0 Good
1982 1 0 0 0 Good
1973 1 0 0 0 Good
1969 1 0 0 1 Good