1993 Buick Roadmaster Problems
- Complaints
- 46filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Buick Roadmaster (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1993 Buick Roadmaster. The part named most often is air bags, with 9 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and visibility (8). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 125,000 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags9 20%
- Brakes8 17%
- Suspension6 13%
- Seat belts5 11%
- Engine cooling3 6.5%
- Steering3 6.5%
- Vehicle speed control3 6.5%
Also reported: Other or unknown (2), Body and structure (2), Electrical system (1), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Seats (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brakes: ABS light was constantly coming on and vehicle was pulling to the left, replaced sensor . Took in again in july for the same problem, had entire wiring harness to ABS system replaced. Driving and turning to right to get on ramp left front brakes locked, and vehicle spun counter clockwise.took back to dealer, and they drove it and said there is nothng wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #818224, filed 1997-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshields working away from edge of frame, due to film developing in laminating materials, dlr indicates it will eventually stop the progression, DOT 18m418, lamination #4, as1 28 3, ppg sungate shaded slow light progressed over 2 yrs.”
NHTSA complaint #806913, filed 1996-12Suspension: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10610225, filed 2014-07, 115,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 115,000 and 135,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Buick Roadmaster version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadmaster RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Roadmaster Wagon RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Buick Roadmaster in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Buick Roadmaster
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 52 | 81,562 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 50 | 106,250 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 85 | 130,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 46 | 125,000 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 87 | 142,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Buick Roadmaster model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Buick Roadmaster have?
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1993 Buick Roadmaster as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Buick Roadmaster is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 9 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.
Has the 1993 Buick Roadmaster been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Buick Roadmaster get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Buick Roadmaster (Roadmaster, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Buick Roadmaster reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 125,000 miles and the middle half falls between 115,000 and 135,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.