1994 Buick Roadmaster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1994 Buick Roadmaster, and owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
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Springs (vehicle speed control)
These vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
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Mounting (fuel system)
The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
Remedy: Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.
Remedy: Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.
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Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Buick Roadmaster have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 102,267 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Went and filled the fuel tank with fuel , i went about 100 yards to another store , stayed in the store about 30 minutes , when i came out i noticed fuel on the ground on the left side around the fuel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 2, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick roadmaster. He noticed a small amount of gasoline near the fuel tank. He immediately notified the dealer to have the vehicle inspected and didn't receive a response. H”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 24, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster (Roadmaster Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Buick Roadmaster model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Roadmaster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Buick Roadmaster | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 2 | 9 |
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 3 | 87 |
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 0 | 46 |
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 5 | 85 |
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 5 | 50 |
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2 | 52 |
| 1999 Buick Roadmaster | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1994 Buick Roadmaster
How do I know if my 1994 Buick Roadmaster has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1994 Buick Roadmaster; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V049000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
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- Enclave2,501 complaints
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- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.