1996 Buick Roadmaster Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,916miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, 15% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,916 miles.
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.
“Car all of a sudden darts left then has a large amount play in steering . Then it may not do it for four or five days then it may go the other way. This is a high mileage car but I see where there is another one listed as doing the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10211320, filed 2007-12, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Buick Roadmaster. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel was steering to the left while the vehicle was going to the right as well as while steering to the right the vehicle was going to the left. The dealer or independent mechanic was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,831. Invalid VIN provided.”
NHTSA complaint #11427408, filed 2021-08, 137,831 miles“While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The steering wheel will wander off to the left and will pull to the right of the road. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10004632, filed 2003-01“While driving steering controls of the vehicle will lock up. Water pump leaks on to the belt while driving at low speed and when making a sharp turn . Belt slips, and locks up power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #881581, filed 2001-02Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster
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.
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