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1991 Buick RoadmasterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1991 Buick Roadmaster, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints92 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Buick Roadmaster has problems

9 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
Latches/locks/linkages20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Vehicle speed control11
Air bags11
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

1991 Buick Roadmaster 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

Seat belts

Recall 92V-094 · Jul 1, 1992 · 219,571 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 91V-186 · Oct 29, 1991 · 224,588 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE…

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

1991 vs. every other Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Buick Roadmaster, and the recalls they led to.

  1. R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTHPE92079 · closed Jan 19, 1993
    No recall

Own a 1991 Roadmaster?

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