MYRModel Year Report

1994 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
1994 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:27.438Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
168
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 44 complaints 1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 168 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 2000: 669 complaints 2000 2001: 328 complaints 2002: 310 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2003 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 44 complaints 1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 191 complaints 1992 1993: 196 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 168 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1996 1997: 394 complaints 1998: 400 complaints 1998 1999: 209 complaints 2000: 669 complaints 2000 2001: 328 complaints 2002: 310 complaints 2002 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2004 2005: 77 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 44 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 191 complaints 1992 1993: 196 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1994 168 1995: 178 complaints 1995 1996: 98 complaints 1996 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1998 1999: 209 complaints 1999 2000: 669 complaints 2000 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 310 complaints 2002 2003: 164 complaints 2003 2004: 162 complaints 2004 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006

1994: 168 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19845
19855
198616
198744
198821
198927
199047
199130
1992191
1993196
1994168
1995178
199698
1997394
1998400
1999209
2000669
2001328
2002310
2003164
2004162
200577
20063

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

21% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIRE
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Consumer states a two year old boy (Unattended) started the vehicle put and gear and drove the car, causing an accident and hit a pole. Please provide further information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-11

Electrical system

16% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and module.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The vehicle was involved in a collision in which the passenger side air bags deployed upwards. *nlm the consumer slammed on the brakes and they did not respond. The vehicle was totaled and the entire front end was pushed in.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-19

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

In a collision passengers air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

No deployment of driver's air bag, resulting in driver hitting head on visor/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-25

Tires

8% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Buick Lesabre is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Buick Lesabre?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Lesabre have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.