MYRModel Year Report

1993 Buick Skylark

▲ Better than typical
1993 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:34:03.250Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Skylark Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 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 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1993: 48 complaints
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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%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950504

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UPON SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER CAR/EMBANKMENT AND BUILDING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950320

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930926 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 93V153000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V153000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1991 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1997

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