MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Skylark

▲ Better than typical
1992 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:15.673Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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
32
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1992 32 1993: 48 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1992 32 1993: 48 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 32 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1992: 32 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199348
199469
199586
199685
199779
199824
20001

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

28% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

25% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE

Power train

19% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Sudden acceleration, causing accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23

Driver got into vehicle, put key into ignition, backed out of garage, had foot on the brake, put vehicle in drive, vehicle shot forward, hit the fence knocking a well top off-pushing a large rock-ban into house.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-03

Accelerator pedal made a noise, then car speed up and crashed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-04-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-14 Brake caliper corrosion
  2. R
    1992-04-30Power train91V184000 A misadjustment of the park lock cable in the column shift assembly makes it possible for the steering column to lock while the vehicle is in motion and the ignition switch is in the off position.

    Remedy: Adjust the park lock cable, and reroute and restrain the brake transmission shift interlock harness and connector.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1992-04-30Seats91V182000 The passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster may fail fully lock into position after the seat back has been tilted forward and the seat slid forward, then returned to its original postition.

    Remedy: Replace the adjuster assembly on the seat.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1992-07-17Fuel system, gasoline92V106000 The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect suspension upper spring seat at the right-rear position. If the vehicle is involved in a rear impact accident, the right-hand rear wheel house flange…

    Remedy: Inspect and replace incorrect upper spring seat with the correct part.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V184000 · Power train
  • Recall 91V182000 · Seats
  • Recall 92V106000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Buick Skylark reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Buick Skylark is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Buick Skylark?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Skylark 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.