Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM/PUERTO RICO ONLY
- Summary
- DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
- Consequence
- IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- 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.
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING
- Summary
- THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence
- 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 MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.
WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLES CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- 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.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
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Owner complaints (85)
85 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 21 | 24.7% |
| Service brakes | 15 | 17.6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 14.1% |
| Suspension | 10 | 11.8% |
| Air bags | 7 | 8.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 8.2% |
| Power train | 6 | 7.1% |
| Structure | 6 | 7.1% |
| Steering | 5 | 5.9% |
| Visibility | 5 | 5.9% |
How 1994 compares with other Roadmaster years
Best and worst Roadmaster years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 2 |
| 1992 | 87 | 3 |
| 1993 | 46 | 0 |
| 1994 | 85 | 5 |
| 1995 | 50 | 5 |
| 1996 | 52 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 494 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | $4,550 | 494 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | $4,550 | 494 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1994 Roadmaster for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1994 Buick Roadmaster FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Roadmaster have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 96V019000 (suspension), 95V082000 (vehicle speed control), 94V210000 (fuel system), 94V076000 (wheel), 94V049000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 Buick Roadmaster problems?
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (21), Service brakes (15), Engine and engine cooling (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1994 Buick Roadmaster get?
EPA rates the 5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 15 city, 23 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1994 Roadmaster compare with other years?
Among the 1989–1999 Buick Roadmaster model years at least five years old, the 1989 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1992 the most (87). The 1994 drew 85. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.