1991 Buick Roadmaster
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1999 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Latches/locks/linkages
2 of 9 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 9 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
While pulling into a parking lot and pressing on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. Vehicle was totaled. *ak the consumer claims to have been injured when the air bag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-09
Tires
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Buick Roadmaster equipped with hercules ultra touring tires size 225/75/R15. The contact stated that the sidewalls of the front passenger and rear driver tires were splitting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-18
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1991-10-31Latches/locks/linkages91V186000 Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
Remedy: Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
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1992-07-17Seat belts92V094000 The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
Remedy: Install new shoulder belt guide loops.
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1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-19 R seat belt webbing length
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Buick Roadmaster — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V186000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 92V094000 · Seat belts
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1991 Buick Roadmaster 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 1991 Buick Roadmaster?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Buick Roadmaster have?
- 3 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.