MYRModel Year Report

1983 Buick Riviera

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1983 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:26:31.527Z

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, 1983 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 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
1983: 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.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

CRASH
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TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960314

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19821115 — visibility

DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY BY REMOVING THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign 82V110000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V110000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Buick Riviera?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 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.