1996 Buick Riviera from North America - Comments

Both Front wheel bearings have went out. This requires replacing the entire hub.

Struts went out around 100000 miles.

Supercharger air bypass valve failed at 105000 miles.

This is the most comfortable vehicle that I have ever driven. The leather seats are very soft and have stood up without cracking for 105000 miles now.

All maintenance has been kept up on this vehicle. Oil changes are done on time, transmission services performed, and tires/fluids checked once a week.

Repairs have been minimal for this one. Around $2000 all told. The transmission and engine are both mechanically sound despite the fact that I bury the gas pedal at just about every green light.

I would recommend this car to anyone that can get one and not have to pay their maximum monthly payment, as little problems on these cars are more expensive to repair than the average car.

I have, on occasion, hauled my three children around in this car. I would not highly recommend this car for that purpose. But, you can do as I do and make the wife drive the family car.

I anxiously await the Rivieras returning to the Buick line up, where's the petition?

It takes $60 labor to replace a belt. Would you believe that they put a motor mount between the belts...

I own a 1996 Riviera and have only had to replace the coolant tank and water pump. The pump was a bit expensive to replace costing about $190 in labor because of the engine mount. But an awesome care anyways.

I liked very much my Buick Riviera 96 Supercharged. It unfortunately caught fire after being left a parking lot with the engine turned off. Buick does not take any responsibility for this, although they have these models on recalls (fire problems).

Andrew.

I am in the market to buy ANY car with the supercharged 3800 Series II engine... I wonder if I should just stick with the GTP, or buick regal GS.

When my Dad died, my brother took his car and gave me this one! It was so beautiful and this was 4 yrs ago that it took me awhile to even drive it This supercharged reliable absolutely comfortable Buick has seen me through at least 20 3,000 mile runs round trip- I made one of those trips in 17 and half hours on a Christmas eve night driving from Chicago to Texas. The good ole gal needs some work- struts, tape/Cd radio/, some idiots kicked the seat controls so I lost some of that perfect luxury, the rear view mirror falls off south of Dallas, from the heat and my windows stopped opening this summer. I feel safe in my 1996 Buick Riviera, I make good time, and I look classy doing it! Now wave your magic wand and get it back into 1996 condition! I'll keep it awhile yet.