EnginePart report
1996 Buick Riviera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Buick Riviera, 2% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Riviera
Brakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology