Is the 1983 Buick Riviera reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1983 Buick Riviera has 1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1983 Buick Riviera?

Top reported problems: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1983 Buick Riviera Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1983 Buick Riviera.

198216 years1985

Complaints

Crashes

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Worst 1983 Buick Riviera Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Buick Riviera.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1	1	—	—

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