Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1993 Buick Roadmaster peaked in 1995, with 16 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1993 Buick Roadmaster
Sedan, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 7, 1995 to Jul 13, 2014.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1122k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints461.9 times the median 1993 sedan
Severity index26.11993 sedans average 14.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
20% of complaints about the 1993 Buick Roadmaster name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1993 Buick Roadmaster
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E-088 | Oct 24, 2007 | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use… | Equipment | 121,680 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1993 Buick Roadmaster
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
46 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.
- Filed Jul 13, 2014Failure Aug 3, 2013115,000 milesCharlottesville, VASuspensionCrash
BUICK ROADMASTER SEDAN TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON A CLEAR DRY DAY ON A PAVED SMOOTH ROAD AROUND A CURVE, THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEVERED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD INTO A LARGE YARD. THE BALL JOINT WAS FROM A FOREIGN MANUFACTURER. AS A RESULT, ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED WITH HIGH QUALITY PARTS AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY. GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR PROBLEM OR POSSIBLE RECALL ON BALL JOINT UNIT. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10610225 - Filed Oct 22, 2010Failure Aug 20, 2010135,000 milesHurricane, WVEquipment, Front
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON EQUIPPED WITH A FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTION LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT (N/A). HE WAS TOWING A TRAILER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH WHEN HE DROVE OVER A BUMPY SURFACE AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. UPON EXAMINATION HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
NHTSA complaint 10361741 - Filed Aug 14, 2003Pike, NYService brakes, Rotor
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10033987 - Filed Jul 10, 2002Failure Jun 1, 2002Palm Springs, FLWindshield
FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING, AND WINDSHIELD HAD NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH.*AK *YH
NHTSA complaint 8013701 - Filed Mar 25, 2002Barnes, WIService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND VEHICLE KEEPS GOING. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, BUT CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. ALSO ABS LIGHT COMES ON. *AK
NHTSA complaint 8006307 - Filed Feb 14, 2002Failure May 22, 2000Belleville, ILElectrical system
THE LIGHT SWITCH BECOMES EXCESSIVELY HOT WHEN THE LIGHTS, HEATER OR A/C ARE ON, THE HORN ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE HAD FALLEN OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A MINUTE IT RESTARTS, THE DEALER HAS PERFORMED MULTIPLE TEST TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERSN. NLM
NHTSA complaint 564279 - Filed Nov 9, 2001Failure Jun 14, 2001Baltimore, MDLinkages, Idler and attachment, Stabilizer bar, Control arm
FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE BALL JOINTS FAILED/ STABILIZER LINKS AND CENTER LINKS WERE WORN OUT, AND IDLER ARM WAS LOOSE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 898990 - Filed Sep 5, 2001Failure Jul 1, 2001Pittsburgh, PATires1 injured
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BUMPER,FRONT FENDER,WINDSHIELD AND BODY, CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)(NO TIRE INFOR WAS GIVEN) *YH
NHTSA complaint 562925 - Filed Aug 2, 2001Oklahoma City, OKControl arm
WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED ENTIRE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. WOULD ALSO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIDING OFF THE FRAME. PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC REPLACED CONTROL ARM SHAFT BOLT. BEEN REPAIRED AT LEAST 3 TIMES.*AK
NHTSA complaint 893312 - Filed Aug 2, 2001Oklahoma City, OKAutomatic transmission
WHEN SHIFTING INTO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE LOUD POPPING NOISES. PROBLEM OF NOISE COULD NOT BE LOCATED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 893311 - Filed Mar 2, 2001Chicago, ILService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE EBCM UNIT FOR THE ABS FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM
NHTSA complaint 560037 - Filed Feb 27, 2001Failure Feb 27, 1997Atlanta, GAAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN 1997. DEALER SAID CONSUMER NEEDED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION.*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint 881601 - Filed Feb 15, 2001Failure Nov 10, 2000Plattsburgh, NYRetractor
THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR 3 PT. SAFETY BELT CAME OUT COMPLETELY AND WILL NOT RETRACT. THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM APPEARS TO BE BROKEN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 740965 - Filed Nov 23, 1999Failure Oct 29, 1999NEW Burn, NCFuel system, Tank assembly
TOOK VEHICLE TO GAS STATION & FILLED TANK WITH FUEL. NOTICED, AFTER PAYING FOR GAS, THAT IT WAS LEAKING. CHECKED UNDERNEATH AT FUEL TANK & NOTICED A BUBBLE WHERE IT WAS LEAKING. THE FUEL TANK WAS MADE OF PLASTIC & WAS BLACK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK FUEL TANK. *AK
NHTSA complaint 853293 - Filed Apr 13, 1999Mishawaka, INRetractor
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 835513 - Filed Jan 14, 1999Failure Jul 1, 1998Pasadena, CAGasoline, Anchorage, Frame and members, Unknown or other
ENGINE FAILURE WAS COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEED. NO WARNING BUT PROBLEM SELF CORRECTED EACH TIME AFTER STOPPING THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint 702203 - Filed Sep 24, 1998Ardmore, OKRetractor
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE RETRACTS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 828171 - Filed Sep 1, 1998Failure Jul 28, 1998Howes CAV, NYUpper arm
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DRIVER HEARD A FUNNY NOISE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE GROUND BECAUSE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BOLTS BROKE IN TWO PIECES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARGAGE AND THE MOUNTING BOLTS WERE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 827491 - Filed Aug 7, 1998Failure Feb 1, 1993Memphis, TNService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING THE ABS LIGHT TO COME ON/ PEDAL TO FEEL "SQUISHY" AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 826443 - Filed Jan 6, 1998Failure Jul 25, 1990Cambria Hgts., NYSuspension
RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE, CAUSING POPPING NOISE.
NHTSA complaint 527676
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules - 020730024A Aug 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT - 739014 Jun 1, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK ERRATICALLY WHEN USING REMOTE TRANSMITTER (INSTALL NEW REMOTE DOOR/REAR COMPARTMENT RECEIVER). *TW - 438206A Jun 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN - 438206 Dec 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.