CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Buick Riviera has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1988 Buick Riviera recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Buick Riviera.
Most common 1988 Buick Riviera problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS CHNAGING MY OWN OIL WHEN I NOTICED A PART OF THE UNIBODY SUB-FRAME NEAR THE STEERING CONTROL ARM WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL FABRICATOR WHO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS AN ORIGINAL DEFECT, THAT IT WAS NOT PROPERLY POWDER COATED OR ANOTHER TYPE OF FACTORY CONTAMINATION BECAUSE IT IS THE ONLY SPOT ON THE CAR SHOWING SIGNIFICANT RUST. THERE IS ONE OTHER 1988 BUICK RIVIERA IN TOWN AND JUST RECENTLY THERE CAR FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME SPOT. COINCIDENCE DOES NOT SEEM LIKELY. ARE THERE OTHER ACCIDENTS OR HIGHWAY DEATHS THAT HAVE BEN REPORTED FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL YEAR AS MINE.THANK YOU FOR YOR TIME AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THIS MATTER. PLEASE AD
1988 Buick Riviera questions
Does the 1988 Buick Riviera have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Buick Riviera at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Buick Riviera?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Buick Riviera has been fixed?
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