Model year guide

1984 Buick riviera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1984 Buick riviera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1984 Buick riviera — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1984 Buick riviera at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined15–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1984 Buick riviera recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Vehicle Speed Control NHTSA Campaign #89V102000 · 16/06/1989

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Fix: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1984 Buick riviera MPG & running costs

Combined15–21 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,383
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,917 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1984 Buick riviera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,915
Fuel only$21,915
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1984 Buick riviera trims & engines on record

Trims
Luxury
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl

1984 Buick riviera vehicles on record

Other Buick riviera model years

1984 Buick riviera — frequently asked questions

Does the 1984 Buick riviera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1984 Buick riviera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 1984 Buick riviera get?

The 1984 Buick riviera has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.