1992 BUICK Riviera Problems

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AIR BAGS

3 complaints

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT ILLEGALLY, AND CONSUMER HIT OTHER CAR ON REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED BUICK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 04, 2001

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 30 MPH AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 14, 1999

Crash: 1

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END ACCIDENT; VEHICLE HIT TELEPHONE POLE. TT

Apr 21, 1995

Crash: 1

Fire: 1

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

ENGINE DID NOT DEACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, INSTEAD, ACCELERATED HIGH SPEED, DRIVER KEPT BRAKES APPLIED TO AVOID HIGH SPEED, NO WARNING, TWO OCCURRANCES WITHIN 10 DAYS, CAUSE UNKNOWN.

Jun 27, 1997

CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Apr 13, 1995

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT WHEN THERE ARE PASSENGERS IN REAR SEAT. *AK

Apr 13, 1995

WEAK STRUTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT/SQUEAKS. *AK

Apr 13, 1995

STEERING,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SEAT BELT CATCHES AND WILL NOT FEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO MENTIONED, NHTSA RECALL # 113343 PERTAINING TO THE SEAT BELT WEBBING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 9/27/2006 - THE VEHICLW WAS ALSO NOT INCLUDED IN THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLER RECALL 91V-157000. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK UP. *NM

Aug 21, 2006

TIRES

1 complaint

COOPER TIRE LIFE LINER, CLASSIC II, 205/70R15 WAS ON A BUICK, RIVIERA, 1992. WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED RIGHT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY EXPLODED, CAUSING TREAD TO SEPARATE FROM SIDEWALL. THIS HAPPENED AFTER TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 19, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

VEHICLE WAS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE RED LINE APPEARED AND THE BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITH REDUCED TRAFFIC AND INCREASED SPEED, COOLING OCCURED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EFFECTIVENESS RETURNED. CONTACTED DEALER. *ML

Sep 15, 1999

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK.

Oct 30, 1998

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED WITH A "NEW" MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Nov 06, 1997

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE SENTINEL LIGHT DOESN'T WORK . TT

Dec 08, 1995

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SKIP ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD, CUTTING THE VISION IN HALF, DEALER SAID WIPER DESIGN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT TT

Apr 13, 1995

4.7/5.0

58 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1992 BUICK Riviera have?

The 1992 BUICK Riviera currently has 15 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1992 BUICK Riviera?

The most common problems reported for the 1992 BUICK Riviera are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1992 BUICK Riviera problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1992 BUICK Riviera comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.