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1973 Buick RivieraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1973 Buick Riviera, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 16, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1973 Buick Riviera has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1973 Buick Riviera recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.

Best & worst years

1973 vs. every other Riviera year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Riviera median. How we score

'66'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Riviera owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH A FIRESTONE ATX 23575R15 TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, OWNER REPLACED THREE TIRES, SEEKING REIMIBURSEMENT UNDER RECALL 00T-005. *CJ
Complaint 558997 · Jan 16, 2001

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