Complaints
43
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Buick Riviera Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:171,878 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Avg mileage:58,000 mi
#33 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Buick Riviera.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 171,878 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 56,513 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 161,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | 1 | 200,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 57,617 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
171,878
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,513
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
161,000
PARKING BRAKE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
200,000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:COLUMN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,617
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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