MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Riviera

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1992 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:18.584Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Riviera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 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.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20010904

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 30 MPH AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990514

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END ACCIDENT; VEHICLE HIT TELEPHONE POLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950421

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

R 19920316 — steering

THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.

Remedy: INSTALL PINCH BOLT.

Campaign 91V157000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950621 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 95V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V157000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V110000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.