MYRModel Year Report

1994 Buick Skylark

● Typical for this model
1994 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:04:26.501Z

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 Skylark Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 46 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 85 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1994: 68 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199346
199468
199585
199685
199779
199824
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION WITH UTILITY POLE. REPORTED BY KENNETH ELANDT ELANDT, CORONER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951211

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940708 — fuel system, gasoline

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 CO

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL RIVETS ADJACENT TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SUSPECT WELDS ARE LOCATED.

Campaign 94V122000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000303 — EA (closed 20010207)

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

R 20001219 — electrical system

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 S

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 D

Campaign 00V287000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V122000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V287000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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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:engine:gasoline, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Skylark have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.