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SeatsPart report

1996 Buick Roadmaster Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, 6% of the 52 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.

“Backrest on the passenger's side is anchored and can be raised and lowered, there is nothing to hold the backrest in place on the driver's side. The potential for injury while in accident is great.”

NHTSA complaint #520740, filed 1997-08

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199636%
199512%
199411%
199312%
199211%

Other parts of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster

Steering
8 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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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