Buick Roadmaster Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Roadmaster model year (1992–1996) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Roadmaster Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 69 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem score: 87
4 recalls · 47 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem score: 75
3 recalls · 42 complaints
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 51
Best Buick Roadmaster Years to Buy
0 recalls · 37 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 45
2 recalls · 41 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Problem score: 47
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Buick Roadmaster — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 41 | — | — | 47 | Caution |
| 1995 | 3 | 42 | — | — | 51 | Caution |
| 1994 | 2 | 69 | 6 | — | 87 | Avoid |
| 1993 | 0 | 37 | 4 | — | 45 | Caution |
| 1992 | 4 | 47 | 8 | — | 75 | Avoid |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Buick Roadmaster Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Roadmaster models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Roadmaster should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1994 Buick Roadmaster if possible. It has 2 recalls, 69 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 87 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Roadmaster to buy?+
The 1993 Buick Roadmaster is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 45. It has only 0 recalls and 37 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Roadmaster has the fewest problems?+
The 1993, 1996 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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