1993 BUICK Riviera Problems

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 complaints

THE BRAKE PADS ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC CAUSING THEM TO PREMATURELY WEAR. BRAKES PADS BROKE APART WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. CONSUMER WAS NOT APPLYING BRAKES AT THIS TIME ALL PARTS OF BRAKES WHERE DISTROYED.*YC.ET.

Aug 02, 1999

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

May 20, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND WHEN FIRST APPLIED DURING COLD WEATHER, THEN SUDDENLY LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID. *AW

Oct 13, 1994

WHEELS

1 complaint

THREE OF THE ALUMINUM WHEELS , BOTH FRONT AND ONE RIGHT REAR, ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH AIR PRESSURE LOSS. EVERY THREE DAYS CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE AIR IN ALL THREE TIRES. ALL THE TIRES AND THE STEMS WERE REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 10, 2005

STEERING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 45MPH, ACCORDING TO POLICE REPORT, HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AFTER SWERVING. HIT ENBANKMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE FLIPPED END OVER END. DRIVER DIED. *AK

Sep 21, 1999

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES.

May 20, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE CONSOLE LIGHTS GO OFF AND VEHICLE STALLS, LIGHTS WILL FLASH. *AK DEALER FOUND A LOOSE CONNECTION TO THE BATTERY WHICH WAS WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS, DEALER DID NOT CHARGE CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS AND PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. *SLC

Dec 04, 1996

4.8/5.0

27 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1993 BUICK Riviera have?

The 1993 BUICK Riviera currently has 7 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 1993 BUICK Riviera?

The most common problems reported for the 1993 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 1993 BUICK Riviera problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1993 BUICK Riviera comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.