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#BS-1992-BUIRIV-52E9

1992 Buick RivieraProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 17 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
17
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
8
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 17 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

door ajar chime not working

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

interior trunk and hood lights not working

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Air Bags:frontalHIGH

2 owners reported air bags:frontal issues — failures commonly reported around 172K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Air Bags:frontal (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Air Bags:frontal2 (12%)
Speed Control2 (12%)
Air Bags:side/window1 (6%)
Electrical System:ignition1 (6%)
Engine1 (6%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner1 (6%)
Lights1 (6%)
Seat Belts:front:webbing1 (6%)

1992 Buick Riviera: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Riviera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 172,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 172K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Riviera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:side/window Issues

Air Bags:side/window complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Riviera, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:side/window-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Riviera, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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06

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Buick Riviera. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

91V157000Mar 1992

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.

95V110000Jun 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

THE FRONT OUTER SHOULDER BELT WEB SEW STOP CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THE BELT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOME OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FASTEN THE BELT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Riviera is the 1998 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1992 Buick Riviera vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

17

Class avg

118

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 17 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1992 Buick Riviera: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Buick Riviera?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Buick Riviera is related to the air bags:frontal, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Buick Riviera reliable?
The 1992 Buick Riviera has 17 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 Buick Riviera problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1992 Buick Riviera have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Buick Riviera has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Riviera problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 172,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1992 Buick Riviera data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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