MYRModel Year Report

1993 Buick Skylark

▲ Better than typical
1993 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:55.406Z

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
48
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

27% 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 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 48 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 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 48 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 1993: 48 complaints 1993 48 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1993: 48 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

27% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

Power train

13% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Vehicle speed control

8% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident/injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-04

Vehicle suddenly accelerated upon shifting from neutral to drive crashing into another car/embankment and building, resulting in an accident/injuries.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-20

Steering

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-09-26Electrical system93V153000 The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the neutral start switch. The manual switch of the automatic transaxle assembly will be inspected and replaced if an oversized condition exists.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V153000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Buick Skylark reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Buick Skylark is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Buick Skylark?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Buick Skylark have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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