no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
1994 Buick RoadmasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 85 owner complaints about the 1994 Buick Roadmaster, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Buick Roadmaster has problems
85 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
12Engine and engine cooling
10Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
6Structure
5Visibility
259 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 21 | 5 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 0 |
| Suspension | 10 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 25 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1994 Buick Roadmaster 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
Vehicle speed control: springs
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED…
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
no report yet
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
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 Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1994 Buick Roadmaster safety ratings
1994 Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
UPON TURNING VEHICLE OFF KEY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, TECHNICIAN REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
CONSUMER IS ON THIRD CAR THE SEAT BELT FRONT PASSENGER ANCHOR BOLT CAME LOOSE AND HIT A PERSON THE HORN WON'T WORK DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG. TT
COMPUTER MODULE FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY, LEAVING CONSUMER STRANDED. DEALER HAS REPLACED MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
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