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Body and structurePart report

1996 Buick Riviera Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Buick Riviera, 2% of the 44 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199737%
199612%
199586%
199016%
1989333%

Other parts of the 1996 Buick Riviera

Brakes
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
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