1994 Buick Roadmaster
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.
- Complaints
- 88
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 1994
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 88 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1999 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
24% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing horn and cables.
Service brakes
23% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
15% · 13 reportsMost 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.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-14
Suspension
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing front and rear.
Vehicle speed control
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1994-04-12Engine and engine cooling94V049000 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…
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1994-04-19Wheels94V076000 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…
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.
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1994-11-03Fuel system, gasoline94V210000 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.
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1995-05-31Vehicle speed control95V082000 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.
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1996-02-23Suspension96V019000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Buick Roadmaster — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V049000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 94V076000 · Wheels
- Recall 94V210000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 95V082000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 96V019000 · Suspension
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.