1992 Buick Roadmaster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1992 Buick Roadmaster, and owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1992 Buick Roadmaster
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
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Seat belts
The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
Remedy: Install new shoulder belt guide loops.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
Remedy: Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Buick Roadmaster have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 138,980 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 buick roadmaster. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in reference to recall 97v217000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock), the vehicle was taken in fo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Excessive rust throughout the entire undercarriage. Recently had a new fuel pump installed and the rust on the straps that hold the gas tank in place was so bad one of them fell off several days later”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 11, 2010 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Buick Roadmaster (Roadmaster Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Buick Roadmaster model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Roadmaster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Buick Roadmaster | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 2 | 9 |
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 3 | 87 |
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 0 | 46 |
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 5 | 85 |
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 5 | 50 |
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2 | 52 |
| 1999 Buick Roadmaster | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1992 Buick Roadmaster
How do I know if my 1992 Buick Roadmaster has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1992 Buick Roadmaster; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V186000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.