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1992 Buick RivieraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1992 Buick Riviera, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints126 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Buick Riviera has problems

12 complaints 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
Air bags33
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Vehicle speed control20
Equipment10
Exterior lighting10
Seat belts10
Electrical system10
Steering10
Suspension10
3 other systems30

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

2 recalls

1992 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.

–no report yet

Front: webbing

Recall 95V-110 · May 31, 1995 · 113,343 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: rack and pinion

Recall 91V-157 · Sep 18, 1991 · 2,371 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCED BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1992 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 air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 895662 · Sep 4, 2001
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 30 MPH AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 837976 · May 14, 1999

Own a 1992 Riviera?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.