MYRModel Year Report

1994 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
1994 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:34:46.614Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Lesabre Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 44 complaints 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1998: 400 complaints 1998 1999: 209 complaints 2000: 669 complaints 2001: 328 complaints 2002: 310 complaints 2002 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006
1994: 168 complaints
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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%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE
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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. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20030519

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

IN A COLLISION PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG, RESULTING IN DRIVER HITTING HEAD ON VISOR/INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941025

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.