1997 Buick Riviera Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 43 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Buick Riviera, 2% of the 43 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.
“Driver's door does not shut properly/opens unexpectedly which may cause the occupant to fall out if the occupant is not restrained. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Been to dealer several times. The dealer was unable to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #862120, filed 2000-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Riviera
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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