no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS.
1994 Buick RegalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 110 owner complaints about the 1994 Buick Regal, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Buick Regal has problems
110 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system
14Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
9Exterior lighting
7Air bags
7Seats
6Power train
2310 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 25 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Visibility | 14 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 23 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1994 Buick Regal recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other Regal year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Regal median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1994 Buick Regal safety ratings
1994 Buick Regal 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Regal owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED AN ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT CERTAIN PARTS WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK THE…
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE REPLACEMENT OF HOSES, SENSORS REPLACED TWICE AND WIRING FOR ABS SYSTEMS REPLACED IN FOR REPAIR. TT ALSO ABS LIGHT WAS COMING ON, AND ALSO WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE, BUT COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED BY DEALER.*JB
REAR BRAKE CALIPER FROZE UP, CAUSING A GRINDING SIGN. CALIPER HAD DUG INTO THE ROTOR AT LEAST AN INCH DEEP. ROTORS, AND CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED REPAIR CENTER. *AK
Own a 1994 Regal?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.