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#BS-1994-BUIREG-3BA1

1994 Buick Regal

Based on reports from 146 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
146
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
40
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 146 complaints, 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

wont turn over when hot

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

constant stalling

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

brakes wear out too quickly

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

12 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 105K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
2
30–60K
3
60–90K
7
90–120K
8
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (8 reports) • Median: 105K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip12 (8%)
Speed Control9 (6%)
Other7 (5%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring6 (4%)
Electrical System:ignition5 (3%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer5 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components4 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal4 (3%)

1994 Buick Regal: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Regal, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 105K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Regal, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Regal, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Regal, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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16
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7
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4
03
18
04
2
05
4
06
1
07
3
08
1
13
1
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1994 Buick Regal. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

95V061000Mar 1995

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.

95V152000Sep 1995

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

97V017000Mar 1997

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Regal is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1994 Buick Regal vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

146

Class avg

178

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1994.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 146 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1994 Buick Regal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Buick Regal?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Buick Regal is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1994 Buick Regal reliable?
The 1994 Buick Regal has 146 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1994 Buick Regal problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1994 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes, the 1994 Buick Regal has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Regal problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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