Total Complaints
65 filings
BUICK ROADMASTER · model year
1993 BUICK ROADMASTER
65 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993BUICKROADMASTER carries 65 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 13 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 ROADMASTER is air bags:frontal with 8 filings, followed by visibility:windshield (4) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 1993 ROADMASTER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
65
Complaints
13
Crashes
1
Fires
10
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
13 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
Recent Complaints
20140713CrashSUSPENSION
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
Mileage: 115,000
20101022SUSPENSION: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.
Mileage: 135,000
20101022EQUIPMENT
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.
Mileage: 135,000
20030814SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
20020710VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING, AND WINDSHIELD HAD NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH.*AK *YH
20020521TIRES
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
20020514ELECTRICAL 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
20020325SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: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
20020314ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE LIGHT SWITCH BECOMES EXCESSIVELY HOT WHEN THE LIGHTS, HEATER OR A/C ARE ON, THE HORN ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, 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 TESTS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS. NLM THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. HEATER COMES ON WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *YH
20011109STEERING:LINKAGES
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
20011109SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
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
20011109STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
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
20011109SUSPENSION:FRONT: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
20010802POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN SHIFTING INTO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE LOUD POPPING NOISES. PROBLEM OF NOISE COULD NOT BE LOCATED.*AK
20010802SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL 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
20010327SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE EBCM UNIT FOR THE ABS FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM
20010227POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN 1997. DEALER SAID CONSUMER NEEDED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION.*AK *SLC
20010226SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR 3 PT. SAFETY BELT CAME OUT COMPLETELY AND WILL NOT RETRACT. THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM APPEARS TO BE BROKEN. *AK
19991123FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE: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
19990413SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER have?▼
The 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER has 65 NHTSA complaints, 13 crashes, 1 fires, 10 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL with 8 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1993 BUICK ROADMASTER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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