1998 Buick Riviera vs 1998 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Buick Riviera | 1998 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 1,200 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 255 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 100 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Riviera | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 308 |
| Power Train | 3 | 276 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 134 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 79 |
| Structure | 0 | 76 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 67 |
| Suspension | 1 | 62 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 147 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 62 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 52 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 43 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
1998 Buick Riviera
1998 Honda Accord
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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.