1992 Buick Riviera Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Buick Riviera, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was in stop and go traffic, exterior temperature gauge red line appeared and the brakes became very spongy. When the brakes were applied, resulted in loss of control. Consumer said that with reduced traffic and increased speed, cooling occured and the brake pedal effectiveness returned. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #845826, filed 1999-09“Intermittently the vehicle braking system malfunctions, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced with a new master cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #818432, filed 1997-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 21% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 18% |
| 1995 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1992 | 2 | 17% |
| 1991 | 5 | 63% |
| 1990 | 4 | 25% |
| 1989 | 3 | 33% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Riviera
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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