Complaints
105
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Injuries
27
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Buick Roadmaster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:144,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#28 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:8
#36 complaints
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 4 | — | 144,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 8 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,000
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Buick Roadmaster — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Buick Roadmaster reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1992 Buick Roadmaster has 105 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Buick Roadmaster?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (16 complaints, avg 144,000 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (8 complaints); Automatic Transmission (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Buick Roadmaster?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 144,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Buick Roadmaster?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Buick Roadmaster include 20 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Buick Roadmaster have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Buick Roadmaster as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Buick Roadmaster?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Roadmaster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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