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#BS-1994-BUISKY-4BF2

1994 Buick Skylark

Based on reports from 95 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
95
Crashes
10
Fires
4
Recalls
2
TSBs
42
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 95 complaints, 10 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine misses holds back when driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

smoke from under the hood

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

no power to fuel pump

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

12 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues — failures commonly reported around 110K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
1
30–60K
1
60–90K
8
90–120K
2
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (8 reports) • Median: 110K 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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (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

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline12 (13%)
Air Bags:frontal5 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip5 (5%)
Steering:column5 (5%)
Steering5 (5%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner4 (4%)
Brakes3 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components3 (3%)

1994 Buick Skylark: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Skylark, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 110,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 110K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Skylark, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Skylark, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:column Issues

Steering:column complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1994 Buick Skylark, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:column-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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13
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9
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9
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11
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13

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

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Recall History (2 recalls)

00V287000Dec 2000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.

94V122000Jul 1994

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

THESE VEHICLES WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH WELDS IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT PAN ASSEMBLY THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FUEL TANK LEAKAGE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Skylark is the 1995 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1994 Buick Skylark vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

95

Class avg

113

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact 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. 95 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1994 Buick Skylark: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Buick Skylark?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Buick Skylark is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1994 Buick Skylark reliable?
The 1994 Buick Skylark has 95 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 4 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 Skylark 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 Skylark have any recalls?
Yes, the 1994 Buick Skylark has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Skylark problems start?
Based on 15 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 110,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K 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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