1993 Buick Roadmaster Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Buick Roadmaster, 13% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Buick Roadmaster estate wagon equipped with a foreign parts distribution lower control arm ball joint (n/a). He was towing a trailer while driving approximately 58 MPH when he drove over a bumpy surface and the vehicle stopped. Upon examination he noticed that the front passenger side ball joint separated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 142,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10361741, filed 2010-10, 135,000 miles“Whenever brakes are applied entire vehicle would shake. Would also feel like it was sliding off the frame. Problem has happened 4 times. Took to mechanic, and mechanic replaced control arm shaft bolt. Been repaired at least 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #893312, filed 2001-08“Front inner and outer tie rods and the ball joints failed/ stabilizer links and center links were worn out, and idler arm was loose, making it difficult to steer. Dealer inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #898990, filed 2001-11“While driving the vehicle, driver heard a funny noise and all of a sudden the vehicle went to the ground because the upper control arm mounting bolts broke in two pieces. Vehicle was towed to a gargage and the mounting bolts were replaced. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #827491, filed 1998-09Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Roadmaster
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Buick Roadmaster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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