1994 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 24%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,394miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Buick Regal, 24% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,394 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had intake upper intake manifold replaced due to a cooling problem. Wagamon brothers said there was nothing I could have done to prevent it. Voltage gauge reading 18. Replaced alternator/generator. Problem still existed. Checked battery. Battery failed. Replaced battery. Voltage gauge still read 18. Drove car. Car died in middle of the freeway. Smell of burnt wires. Towed car to garage. Fiance was able to start car and noticed gauges still lit when should have been not lit. Figures electrical under dash or in wiring harness.”
NHTSA complaint #10056887, filed 2004-02, 120,394 miles“Was riding through shopping center with smooth pavement when driver seat all of a sudden broke loose and started to tip rearward, went to Buick dealer (hudson Buick poghkeepsie, ny) about a half mile away where I got a service technician to look at it. He immediately went under the seat like he has seen the problen a number of times before and told me that the left front seat mount to the seat rail is snapped and the left seat rail must be replaced. When I examined the part by looking under the seat it appears that the seat mount had the rippled appearance of metal fatigue. …”
NHTSA complaint #729818, filed 2000-09“The ABS brake warning light came on. This indicates a brake failure which causes extended stopping distance. When brake pedal is applied it makes a loud clunking noise and keeps on rolling, the pedal goes all the way to the floor. If driver steps hard on the brakes, as if they were in an emergency situation, they respond perfectly. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #846196, filed 1999-08“When driving above 45 MPH, and applying brakes, brake pedal is hard, and brakes aren't stopping the vehicle. Consumer has to pump the brakes, and vehicle will slow down. Then will apply brakes in low speed, and vehicle will come to a stop. Dealer can't determine the problem and the vehicle is in shop.”
NHTSA complaint #838458, filed 1999-05“While driving 25mph applied brakes and was not able to stop. Struck vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags didn't deploy, and seat belt didn't retract as quickly as needed, causing consumer to hit head and left hand on windshield, sustaining injuries. Consumer contacted manufacturer and dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #843441, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 95V061000Mar 22, 1995The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.Covers: Buick Regal 1994–1995, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 20% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 12 | 60% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 10% |
| 1998 | 27 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 42 | 21% |
| 1995 | 42 | 24% |
| 1994 | 26 | 24% |
| 1993 | 40 | 47% |
| 1992 | 54 | 38% |
| 1991 | 117 | 59% |
| 1990 | 43 | 56% |
| 1989 | 54 | 51% |
| 1988 | 68 | 55% |
| 1987 | 17 | 68% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Regal
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Regal
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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