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#BS-1991-BUIROA-410B

1991 Buick Roadmaster

Based on reports from 9 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 9 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latchHIGH

2 owners reported latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch issues.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
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: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch2 (22%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (11%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (11%)
Electrical System:ignition:module1 (11%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery1 (11%)
Speed Control1 (11%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (11%)
Wheels & Tires1 (11%)

1991 Buick Roadmaster: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:module-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.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

07E088000Nov 2007

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. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

91V186000Oct 1991

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

92V094000Jul 1992

SEAT BELTS

THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Roadmaster is the 1993 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. Class Average (Midsize-Large Station Wagons)

This vehicle

9

Class avg

5

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize-large station wagons vehicles.

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. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Buick Roadmaster Model Years

19991998199719961995199419931992199119901989
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1991 Buick Roadmaster: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Buick Roadmaster?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Buick Roadmaster is related to the latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Buick Roadmaster reliable?
The 1991 Buick Roadmaster has 9 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Buick Roadmaster 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 1991 Buick Roadmaster have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Buick Roadmaster has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Roadmaster problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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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