MYRModel Year Report

1994 Buick Roadmaster

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1994 Buick Roadmaster
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:34:03.801Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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 Roadmaster Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 50 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 50 complaints 1995 1996: 52 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1994: 88 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19900
19919
199288
199350
199488
199550
199652
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and cables.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Show complaint excerpts

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021114

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940412 — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LE

Campaign 94V049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940419 — wheels

PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, THE WHEEL STUDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 94V076000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19941103 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.

Campaign 94V210000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950531 — vehicle speed control

THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 95V082000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960223 — suspension

DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 96V019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Buick Roadmaster — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V049000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V076000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V210000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V082000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V019000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Buick Roadmaster reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Buick Roadmaster?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Roadmaster have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

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