1999 Buick Riviera Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Buick Riviera.
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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 23,396 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi |
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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