Model year record

1993 Buick Roadmaster recalls & problems

The 1993 Buick Roadmaster has 1 safety recall and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (9 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints46filed by owners

Crashes · fires10 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths7 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Roadmaster

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Roadmaster Wagon

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield; Power window devices and controls	9	1	0	1	—
Air bagsFrontal	9	8	0	5	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Fluid	8	1	0	1	—
SuspensionFront › Control arm; Front › Control arm › Upper arm	7	1	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly	5	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline	4	0	1	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Hydraulic power assist system	4	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	3	1	0	1	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	3	0	0	0	—
StructureBody › Door; Frame and members	2	0	0	0	—
Latches/locks/linkagesTrunk lid › Lock; Hood › Latch	2	0	0	0	—
Unknown or other	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

SuspensionCrash
BUICK ROADMASTER SEDAN TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON A CLEAR DRY DAY ON A PAVED SMOOTH ROAD AROUND A CURVE, THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEVERED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD INTO A LARGE YARD. THE BALL JOINT WAS FROM A FOREIGN MANUFACTURER. AS A RESULT, ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED WITH HIGH QUALITY PARTS AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY. GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR PROBLEM OR POSSIBLE RECALL ON BALL JOINT UNIT. *TR
Aug 3, 2013 · 115,000 miles
Suspension › Front
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON EQUIPPED WITH A FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTION LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT (N/A). HE WAS TOWING A TRAILER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH WHEN HE DROVE OVER A BUMPY SURFACE AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. UPON EXAMINATION HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
Aug 20, 2010 · 135,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
Aug 14, 2003
Visibility › Windshield
FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING, AND WINDSHIELD HAD NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH.*AK *YH
Jun 1, 2002
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND VEHICLE KEEPS GOING. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, BUT CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. ALSO ABS LIGHT COMES ON. *AK
Mar 25, 2002
Electrical system
THE LIGHT SWITCH BECOMES EXCESSIVELY HOT WHEN THE LIGHTS, HEATER OR A/C ARE ON, THE HORN ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE HAD FALLEN OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A MINUTE IT RESTARTS, THE DEALER HAS PERFORMED MULTIPLE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS. NLM THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. HEATER COMES ON WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *YH
May 22, 2000
Steering › Linkages
FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE BALL JOINTS FAILED/ STABILIZER LINKS AND CENTER LINKS WERE WORN OUT, AND IDLER ARM WAS LOOSE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 14, 2001
Tires1 injury
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BUMPER,FRONT FENDER,WINDSHIELD AND BODY, CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)(NO TIRE INFOR WAS GIVEN) *YH
Jul 1, 2001

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.