MYRModel Year Report

1999 Buick Riviera

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1999 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:26.674Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

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 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 6 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 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 6 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 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 6 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1999: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

2 of 6 total reports mention: tires.

Steering

2 of 6 total reports mention: steering.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged, gas pedal descended to the floor, causing the vehicle to surge to 120 MPH. When attempting to brake vehicle vibrated violently which burned the brake pads.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-20

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Equipment

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  2. I
    2007-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-05-01 Engine compartment fire

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Buick Riviera?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Buick Riviera have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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