Complaints
132
Crashes
18
Fires
8
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Buick Roadmaster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:10
#211 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#36 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 10 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Buick Roadmaster — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Buick Roadmaster reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1994 Buick Roadmaster has 132 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Buick Roadmaster?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (11 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (11 complaints); Structure:Body:Door (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1994 Buick Roadmaster?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster include 18 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 12 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 Roadmaster have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (air bags:frontal) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Roadmaster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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