Buick Skylark Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Skylark model year (1992–1998) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Skylark Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 72 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem score: 82
1 recall · 58 complaints
7 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Problem score: 80
1 recall · 72 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem score: 79
Best Buick Skylark Years to Buy
0 recalls · 15 complaints
Main area: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 23
3 recalls · 29 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Problem score: 38
1 recall · 31 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Problem score: 40
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Buick Skylark — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 15 | 4 | — | 23 | Good |
| 1997 | 1 | 72 | 2 | — | 79 | Avoid |
| 1996 | 3 | 58 | 1 | — | 69 | Avoid |
| 1995 | 0 | 72 | 5 | — | 82 | Avoid |
| 1994 | 1 | 58 | 7 | 1 | 80 | Avoid |
| 1993 | 1 | 31 | 3 | — | 40 | Caution |
| 1992 | 3 | 29 | — | — | 38 | Caution |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Buick Skylark Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Skylark 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 Skylark should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1995 Buick Skylark if possible. It has 0 recalls, 72 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 82 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Skylark to buy?+
The 1998 Buick Skylark is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 23. It has only 0 recalls and 15 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Skylark has the fewest problems?+
The 1998, 1992, 1993 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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