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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
46 reports
115,000 miles · Jul 13, 2014
SuspensionCrash
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 INDEPENDENT RE…
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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 INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY. GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR PROBLEM OR POSSIBLE RECALL ON BALL JOINT UNIT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610225
135,000 miles · Oct 22, 2010
EquipmentSuspension
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 JOINT SEPAR…
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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 JOINT SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
NHTSA ODI #10361741
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10033987
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2002
Visibility
FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING, AND WINDSHIELD HAD NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH.*AK *YH
NHTSA ODI #8013701
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND VEHICLE KEEPS GOING. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, BUT CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. ALSO ABS LIGHT COMES ON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8006307
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2002
Electrical System
THE LIGHT SWITCH BECOMES EXCESSIVELY HOT WHEN THE LIGHTS, HEATER OR A/C ARE ON, THE HORN ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE HAD FALLEN OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A MINUTE IT RESTARTS, THE DEALER HAS PERFORMED MULTIPLE TEST…
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THE LIGHT SWITCH BECOMES EXCESSIVELY HOT WHEN THE LIGHTS, HEATER OR A/C ARE ON, THE HORN ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE HAD FALLEN OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A MINUTE IT RESTARTS, THE DEALER HAS PERFORMED MULTIPLE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS. NLM THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. HEATER COMES ON WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #564279
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2001
SteeringSuspension
FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE BALL JOINTS FAILED/ STABILIZER LINKS AND CENTER LINKS WERE WORN OUT, AND IDLER ARM WAS LOOSE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #898990
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2001
TiresInjury
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BUMPER,FRONT FENDER,WINDSHIELD AND BODY, CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)(NO TIRE INFOR WAS GIVEN) *YH
NHTSA ODI #562925
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2001
Suspension
WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED ENTIRE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. WOULD ALSO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIDING OFF THE FRAME. PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC REPLACED CONTROL ARM SHAFT BOLT. BEEN REPAIRED AT LEAST 3 TIMES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #893312
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2001
Power Train
WHEN SHIFTING INTO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE LOUD POPPING NOISES. PROBLEM OF NOISE COULD NOT BE LOCATED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #893311
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