Buick Riviera vs Ford Transit
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 | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 439 | 1,072 |
| Model years covered | 1969–1999 | 2001–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 23 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 9.4% |
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%
Ford Transit by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
22.2%
Engine & Cooling
123
11.5%
Other & Unspecified
111
10.4%
Electrical System
105
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
63
5.9%
Brakes
60
5.6%
Body & Structure
53
4.9%