MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Riviera

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1992 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:19.383Z

Only 12 complaints 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 12 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 0 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 12 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 12 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1992: 12 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19840
19852
19862
19875
19881
19899
199016
19918
199212
19935
1995130
199644
199743
199829
19996
20000

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 12 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-04

Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 30 MPH and the airbag did not deploy. The manufacturer has been notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-14

Airbag did not deploy during front end accident; vehicle hit telephone pole. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-21

Vehicle speed control

2 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Service brakes

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-03-16Steering91V157000 The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.

    Remedy: Install pinch bolt.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1995-06-21Seat belts95V110000 The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V157000 · Steering
  • Recall 95V110000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Buick Riviera?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Riviera have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.