1993 Buick Roadmaster problems & reliability
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Buick Roadmaster. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
7 complaints report injuries (7 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1993 Buick Roadmaster vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 20% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 17% |
| Visibility | 8 | 17% |
| Suspension | 6 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 11% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Suspension · filed Jul 13, 2014
“Tl*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…”
Equipment · filed Oct 22, 2010
“Consumer noticed that while applying brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Technician serviced vehicle, replaced the brake system due to corrosion. *ak”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 14, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005
Doors lock/unlock erratically when using remote transmitter (install new remote door/rear compartment receiver). *tw
739014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
UNKNOWN
438206A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
Wiper chatter during cold weather. *tw
438206 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1993 Buick Roadmaster in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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