1999 Buick Riviera Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Buick Riviera.

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Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Buick Riviera Problems

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

#12 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:23,396 mi
#22 complaints

TIRES

#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:130,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Buick Riviera.

STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,396
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,000

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