1996 Buick Riviera vs 1996 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Buick Riviera | 1996 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 825 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 281 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 69 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 95,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Riviera | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 214 |
| Power Train | 7 | 182 |
| Steering | 4 | 101 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 66 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 57 |
| Suspension | 0 | 60 |
| Visibility | 3 | 55 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 68 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 39 |
| Overheating | 0 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
1996 Buick Riviera
1996 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.