1999 Buick Riviera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Riviera years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Buick Riviera. That ranks 5th out of 6 Riviera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 23,396 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Buick Riviera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 33% | 23,396 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 50 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | 50 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Buick Riviera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Buick Riviera.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (EA07008) — opened Jun 12, 2007, closed May 1, 2008, led to recall 08V118000.
- Engine compartment fires (EA02030) — opened Oct 22, 2002, closed Mar 9, 2004, led to recall 04V090000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Well for starters the car has 131,000 miles on it and clean interior. But....the drivers side power seat incline doesn't work, the blend box or an actuator is bad, the cruise control doesn't work, and the ac compressor is locked up. But.... The worst part is the oil leak coming from the front valve…
While driving our 1999 buick rivera, i noticed what felt like an out of round tire. As soon as i arrived home, i checked out the tire. It was located at psr. I found evidence of tread separation in the form of a bulge in the tread. I also examined the dsr tire and found the same thing. *tr
While driving our 1999 buick rivera, i noticed what felt like an out of round tire. As soon as i arrived home, i checked out the tire. It was located at psr. I found evidence of tread separation in the form of a bulge in the tread. I also examined the dsr tire and found the same thing. *tr
While driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, gas pedal descended to the floor, causing the vehicle to surge to 120 mph. When attempting to brake vehicle vibrated violently which burned the brake pads. Vehicle continued to drive at 120 mph for half a mile before driver was able to shut off…
I needed to replaced the inlet and outlet hoses for the steering of my 1999 buick rivieria. I had it in the shop to take care of trak off light and the mechanic advise me to have it done because they had a bullentin referring about it
Other Buick Riviera years
← 1998 Riviera · 2000 Riviera →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Riviera | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Riviera | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Riviera | 43 | 0 |
| 1996 Riviera | 44 | 2 |
| 1995 Riviera | 130 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buick Riviera?
Owners most often report steering, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buick Riviera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Buick Riviera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Riviera model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.