1994 Buick ROADMASTER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
130,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 50 complaints (14.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 8.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 6.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Horn: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 47 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
1995: 22; 1996: 6; 2000: 9; 2001: 4; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2008: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 478072 · 1995-01-09 (January 9, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKUP WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 5-60 MPH/ DURING PANIC STOPS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478072 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482037 · 1995-03-07 (March 7, 1995)
CONTINUOUS BRAKE FAILURES. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552756 · 2000-06-22 (June 22, 2000)
THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A MELTED CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO A COMPUTER THAT CONTROLED THE ENGINE. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 553336 · 2000-08-01 (August 1, 2000)
ENGINE IS DEAD WHEN THE BATTERY TERMINAL GETS HOT. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 553336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252710 · 2008-12-24 (December 24, 2008)
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. HE ALSO NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL# 94V210000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING), AND WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT HIS VIN NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES W…
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11217408 · 2019-06-02 (June 2, 2019)
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 TANK
Owner-reported narrative. 43,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11217408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480234 · 1995-02-01 (February 1, 1995)
GRINDING IN STEERING COLUMN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480234 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 735369 · 2000-10-29 (October 29, 2000)
HORN WON'T HONK UNLESS STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT AHEAD-ALWAYS-REPLACED BY DEALER ONCE, WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. GM PAID FOR THE PART: $600!!! DANGEROUS! CAPRICE AND FLEETWOOD ARE THE SAME B BODY SERIES OF GM FULL-SIZE, REAR DRIVE, V-8 VEHICLES (THEIR LAST OF THESE)!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 735369 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480990 · 1995-01-10 (January 10, 1995)
TRANSMISSION LINKAGE DISCONNECTED AFTER CLIMBING A HILL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480990 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8022740 · 2002-11-14 (November 14, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8022740 at NHTSA ↗