Complaints
220
Crashes
38
Fires
6
Injuries
30
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:4
#220 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#317 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:113,000 mi
Crash-related:16
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 25 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 | 16 | 2 | 113,000 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 2 | 1 | 118,261 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 8 | 1 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 114,761 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 102,348 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | 2 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
25
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
2
Avg Miles
113,000
Tires:Tread/Belt
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,261
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,761
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,348
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Buick Lesabre — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1994 Buick Lesabre has 220 NHTSA complaints, 38 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (25 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (20 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (17 complaints, avg 113,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 103,419 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Buick Lesabre include 38 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Buick Lesabre as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Buick Lesabre?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Lesabre reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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