Buick Riviera years to avoid
The Buick Riviera years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
439
Total complaints
35
Recall campaigns
1966–2000
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Riviera years to avoid
Every Riviera year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Riviera years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Riviera years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Buick Riviera?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Riviera years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Riviera have?
Across all model years, the Riviera has 35 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 439 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.