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Buick Wildcat — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Buick Wildcat model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
6
Best Years
1969, 1968

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Buick Wildcat Years Should You Avoid?

The Buick Wildcat shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Buick Wildcat, consider the 1969, 1968 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

6 model years analyzed