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1991 Buick Roadmaster

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster.

Safety record

Recalls on the 1991 Buick Roadmaster

Recall·07E088000

Equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD…

Recall·92V094000

Seat belts

THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.

Recall·91V186000

Latches/locks/linkages: latch

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 9 owners reported

Fuel system2
Latches/locks/linkages2
Tires1
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1991 Buick Roadmaster at a glance

Engine
5.0L 8-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Wagon
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1991 Buick Roadmaster?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1991 Buick Roadmaster with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1991 Buick Roadmaster reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1991 Buick Roadmaster?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1991 Buick Roadmaster listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.