MYRModel Year Report

1982 Buick Riviera

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1982 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:26:32.309Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Riviera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 9 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1995: 130 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19840
19852
19862
19875
19881
19899
199016
19918
199212
19935
1995130
199644
199743
199829
19996
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

THE CONSUMER HAD AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF WORK DONE ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC STILL WASN'T ABLE TO DEFINE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040108

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820218 — fuel system, gasoline

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DR

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Buick Riviera reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Buick Riviera?

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Buick Riviera have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.