MYRModel Year Report

1997 Buick Riviera

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1997 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:27:37.367Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Riviera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 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
1997: 43 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

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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POWER STEERING RACK FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20070411

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Buick Riviera?

The most-reported component is steering:rack and pinion, accounting for 7% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Buick Riviera have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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