Buick Riviera vs Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Buick Riviera | Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 439 | 1,077 |
| Model years covered | 1969–1999 | 2017–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 23 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 5.5% |
Buick Riviera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
66
15.0%
Brakes
60
13.7%
Electrical System
47
10.7%
Steering
42
9.6%
Seat Belts
38
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
5.9%
Airbags
22
5.0%
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
236
21.9%
Engine & Cooling
211
19.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
201
18.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
172
16.0%
Other & Unspecified
94
8.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
36
3.3%
Brakes
27
2.5%