Buick Roadmaster recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Buick Roadmaster, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Buick Roadmaster, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1989–1999 with 17 recall campaigns and 452 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1995 (5), 1994 (5), and 1992 (3).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1994 (132), 1992 (105), and 1995 (76).
- Top recall themes: Other, Seats and restraints, and Airbags.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Vehicle speed control.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Other
3 campaigns · Years: 1994–1996These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Seats and restraints
2 campaigns · Years: 1991–1992These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 1995–1996These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
- 95V215000 · Air bags
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1992These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 97V217000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 1994These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 94V049000 · Engine and engine cooling: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 1994These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 94V210000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Mounting
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1995These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 95V221000 · Power train: Automatic transmission
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 1994–1995These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 96V019000 · Suspension: Lower ball joint
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Buick Roadmaster in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Vehicle speed control.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Child seat. |
| 1996 | 2 | 62 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. |
| 1995 | 5 | 76 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1994 | 5 | 132 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Structure:body:door. |
| 1993 | 0 | 65 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Visibility:windshield. |
| 1992 | 3 | 105 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1991 | 2 | 9 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:ignition:module. |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:front, Suspension:front:control arm. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Wheels , Air bags and Vehicle speed control
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.