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1991–1996 · 6 model years

Buick Roadmaster recalls & problems by year

20 recalls and 329 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199287 complaints
Most recalls19955 recalls
Crashes reported45in owner complaints
Injuries reported370 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568901991: 9 complaints, 3 recalls1992: 87 complaints, 4 recalls1993: 46 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 85 complaints, 5 recalls1995: 50 complaints, 5 recalls1996: 52 complaints, 2 recalls199119921993199419951996
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1996 Roadmaster—18 mpg2523130
1995 Roadmaster—18 mpg5504120
1994 Roadmaster—18 mpg58511450
1993 Roadmaster—17 mpg14610170
1992 Roadmaster—18 mpg487151200
1991 Roadmaster—17 mpg392000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic62
  • Electrical system44
  • Engine and engine cooling40
  • Suspension36
  • Air bags33
  • Visibility28
  • Vehicle speed control27
  • Power train27