Buick Roadmaster years to avoid
The Buick Roadmaster years to avoid are 1994, 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1990 is the cleanest year on record.
452
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
1989–1999
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Roadmaster years to avoid
Every Roadmaster year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Roadmaster years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Roadmaster years to avoid are 1994, 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1990.
What is the best year for the Buick Roadmaster?
By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Roadmaster years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Roadmaster have?
Across all model years, the Roadmaster has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 452 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.