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We buy Buick Rivieras from every year, 1995–1999, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Buick Riviera by year
The Riviera is a midsize car sold from 1995–1999 with engines including 3.8L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 252 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Riviera | 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 | 1 | 130 |
| 1996 Riviera | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19–21 | 2 | 44 |
| 1997 Riviera | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 0 | 43 |
| 1998 Riviera | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 | 0 | 29 |
| 1999 Riviera | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 | 0 | 6 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Buick Riviera problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Riviera, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Buick Riviera: questions
How much is a junk Buick Riviera worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Rivieras with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Buick Rivieras that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–1999), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Buick Riviera year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1995 Riviera (130). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, hydraulic, seat belts and power train.
Which Buick Riviera year has the most recalls?
The 1996 Riviera has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 2. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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