1994 Buick Regal Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,975miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Buick Regal, 1% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,975 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1984 Buick Regal with 3800l v6. The valve covers are leaking excessive oil on the exhaust manifold which could start fire when driving, when parked, when the engine is hot! The 97 throught 2004 Buick regals were recalled for this exact situation. Why was the 94 not recalled? Has it due to age?”
NHTSA complaint #10986156, filed 2017-05, 48,975 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 26% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 | 9 | 27% |
| 2014 | 9 | 24% |
| 2013 | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 | 21 | 23% |
| 2011 | 108 | 39% |
| 2004 | 18 | 27% |
| 2003 | 26 | 26% |
| 2002 | 33 | 28% |
| 2001 | 52 | 28% |
| 2000 | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 | 49 | 20% |
| 1998 | 29 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Regal
26 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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