1994 Buick Regal

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #97V017000February 11, 1997349,331 vehicles affected

  visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

  Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.

  This Can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.

• NHTSA recall #95V152000August 8, 199583,247 vehicles affected

  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."

  Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.

• NHTSA recall #95V061000March 22, 1995199,572 vehicles affected

  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.

  This condition Can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.

Other model years

• 1987 25
• 1988 123
• 1989 106
• 1990 77
• 1991 200
• 1992 144
• 1993 85
• 1994
• 1995 173
• 1996 204
• 1997 136
• 1998 302
• 1999 246
• 2000 184
• 2001 187
• 2002 117
• 2003 101
• 2004 66
• 2011 280
• 2012 92
• 2013 91
• 2014 38
• 2015 33
• 2016 41