Complaints
69
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Buick Riviera Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
#25 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:63,689 mi
#34 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:135,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Buick Riviera.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | 63,689 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | 109,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 94,250 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 123,800 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 131,451 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 132,550 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | 112,500 mi |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,689
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:COLUMN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,333
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,250
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,800
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,451
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,550
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,500
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