1994 Buick Lesabre Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 21%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Buick Lesabre, 21% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver rear ended another vehicle while driving. As a result the passenger side air bag deployed and caused burns to the passengers thighs. The fumes emitted from the air bag also caused eye irritation and breathing problems. The passenger has developed asthma and has continued to experience eye irritation. The master cylinder was replaced because it leaked. The calipers were degreased, the alternator was replaced and the drivers side door locks were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10026600, filed 2003-07, 75,000 miles“The vehicle was involved in a collision in which the passenger side air bags deployed upwards. The consumer slammed on the brakes and they did not respond. The vehicle was totaled and the entire front end was pushed in. The driver side air bags deployed but the passenger side did not, instead it just blew in the consumer's wife's face. (in which she suffered injuries) the brakes had to be cleaned of grease when the consumer first took ownership of the vehicle and a few weeks later the master cylinder had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10020086, filed 2003-07, 75,000 miles“Multiple computer failures - and wire harness problems. Since dec 1998. Abs brake light failure in november. A wire harness problem also. Car in several times for a week at a time late apr - jun. $1800 plus dealer cost on wiring alone. Week 2 august - car back from shop for 2 wkks, alternator (more electrical ) fails ($280). Aug 24th fuel pump fails (electrical??) (est $600) I give up..”
NHTSA complaint #710489, filed 1999-08“Vehicle experienceing excessive wear of front rotors and pads. At 46,617 miles, dealer replaced pads and turned front rotors. Currently, at 55,000 miles, informed consumer that rotors needed to be turned, and pads needed to be replacedagain. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872544, filed 2000-10“This should not be a problem with a car this little amount of miles on it. Cost was nearly 1600 dollars to fix and have safe for my family. The dealer said no recalls or information was available to show a problem is or has occurred. No safety defect listed.”
NHTSA complaint #740541, filed 2001-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 12% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 14 | 9% |
| 2002 | 18 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 13 | 13% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 33 | 21% |
| 1993 | 70 | 36% |
| 1992 | 72 | 38% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 7 | 15% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Lesabre
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTires
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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