Buick Roadmaster Problems by Year
NHTSA has 103 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Buick Roadmaster, across 3 model years (1995–1999). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (52). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Buick Roadmaster years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Roadmaster model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 Roadmaster: 52 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1995 Roadmaster: 50 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1999 Roadmaster: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buick Roadmaster problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Buick Roadmaster model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Roadmaster | 1 | 0 | — | Child Seat | |
| 1996 Roadmaster | 52 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 1995 Roadmaster | 50 | 5 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Roadmaster years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (52), 1995 (50), 1999 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buick Roadmaster?
Suspension, with 14 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Buick Roadmaster have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.