MYRModel Year Report

1993 Buick Roadmaster

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1993 Buick Roadmaster
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:34:33.213Z

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 Roadmaster Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 50 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1995: 50 complaints 1995 1996: 52 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1993: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19900
19919
199288
199350
199488
199550
199652
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING COLLISION. *TW

NHTSA ODI report, 19941205

VISIBILITY 20%

20% of complaints: visibility — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950321

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control arm and stabilizer bar.

CRASH
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BUICK ROADMASTER SEDAN TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON A CLEAR DRY DAY ON A PAVED SMOOTH ROAD AROUND A CURVE, THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEVERED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD INTO A LARGE YARD. THE BALL JOINT WAS FROM A FOREIGN MANUFACTURER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140713

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON EQUIPPED WITH A FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTION LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT (N/A).

NHTSA ODI report, 20101022

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing idler and attachment and linkages.

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STEERING COMPONENT BROKE. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19940706

STEERING COMPONENTS BREAK, CAUSING PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19940706

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1993 Buick Roadmaster — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Buick Roadmaster?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Buick Roadmaster have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.