Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 52 | — | 2 | Steering | Limited data |
| 1995 | 50 | — | 5 | Suspension | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Roadmaster year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Buick Roadmaster problems
Latest Buick Roadmaster recalls
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Power train › Automatic transmission
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection."
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Air bags
These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
Vehicle speed control › Springs
These vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Buick Roadmaster should you avoid?
None of the Buick Roadmaster years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Buick Roadmaster problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (14), electrical system (13) and speed control & acceleration (12). Suspension complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Buick Roadmaster had?
5 recalls across 1995–1996. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Buick Roadmaster recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.