1994 Buick Roadmaster
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Buick Roadmaster is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1994 Buick Roadmaster at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1994 Buick Roadmaster recalls 5
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
Fix: 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.
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1994 Buick Roadmaster common problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
1994 Buick Roadmaster MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1994 Buick Roadmaster costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1994 Buick Roadmaster trims & engines on record
1994 Buick Roadmaster vehicles on record
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1994 Buick Roadmaster — frequently asked questions
Does the 1994 Buick Roadmaster have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Buick Roadmaster?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, electrical system, tires.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Buick Roadmaster get?
The 1994 Buick Roadmaster has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.