1992 Buick Roadmaster

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1992 Buick Roadmaster
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:04.669Z

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

1992: 87 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1989	1
1990	0
1991	9
1992	87
1993	46
1994	85
1995	50
1996	52
1999	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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UPON FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950315

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950104

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910801 — PE (closed 19911129)

DASH REFLCTS IN WINDSHIELD

R 19911031 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 91V186000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920717 — seat belts

THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.

Campaign 92V094000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930119)

R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTH

R 19980115 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.

Campaign 97V217000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Buick Roadmaster — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V186000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Verify recall 92V094000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 97V217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Buick Roadmaster?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Roadmaster have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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