Vehicle safety record
1973 Buick Riviera Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1973 Buick Riviera with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1972 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1972 has 0 and the 1974 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Riviera year, for its age
#4 most complained-about 1973 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1973 Buick Riviera problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1973 Buick Riviera recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1973 Buick Riviera
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving at 55mph a firestone atx 23575r15 tire experienced tread separation which caused damage to the vehicle, owner replaced three tires, seeking reimibursement under recall 00t-005. *Cj
Buick Riviera: every year compared
All Riviera yearsQuestions about the 1973 Buick Riviera
Does the 1973 Buick Riviera have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1973 Buick Riviera: vehicle speed control (October 1972). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1973 Buick Riviera?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1973 Buick Riviera had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 16, 2001 and the latest on January 16, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1973 Buick Riviera a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Riviera year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Riviera years have the most complaints?
1995 (130), 1996 (44), 1997 (43). See every Buick Riviera year compared.
What should I do if my 1973 Buick Riviera has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data