1998 Buick Riviera vs 1998 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Buick Riviera | 1998 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 545 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 191 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 61 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 88,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Riviera | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 111 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 74 |
| Power Train | 3 | 69 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 62 |
| Suspension | 1 | 59 |
| Steering | 7 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
1998 Buick Riviera
1998 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.