MYRModel Year Report

1994 Buick Skylark

● Typical for this model
1994 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:34.962Z

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
69
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1994 69 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 85 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1994 69 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 85 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 69 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1994: 69 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199348
199469
199586
199685
199779
199824
20001

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

26% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHINJURY
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle engine hesitated, then stalled completely. The vehicle lost power assist steering, and power assist braking. After being restarted, the vehicle stalled several more times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-22

Also filed under Electrical system

Service brakes

25% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Electrical system

19% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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On 11/14/2012 I bought an excide car battery from national auto in bangor, pa. Battery ran for about 2 mos. Then started to give me problems. After sitting for 2 days it would not start. Had car battery jumped 3 times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-07

Steering

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing column and steering wheel/handle bar.

Air bags

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Driver's airbag did not deploy during front end collision with utility pole. Reported by kenneth elandt elandt, coroner. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-11

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-07-08Fuel system, gasoline94V122000 These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact…

    Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2000-03-03Engineering analysisClosed 2001-02-07 Steering column fires
  3. R
    2000-12-19Electrical system00V287000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "Start" Position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (Adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V122000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V287000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Buick Skylark reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Buick Skylark is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Buick Skylark?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Skylark have?
2 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.