1994 Buick Regal Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,502miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Buick Regal, 8% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,502 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Loss of headlights when dimmer switched used to dim bright lights resulting in no lights tripping it several times brought lights back and left them on dim until I could get it serviced at cost of approx 400.00 this was about four years ago. Recently tilt column has been difficult to operate now will not lock in position and lights will not work when column is tilted down. Is this a known problem with my vehicle. I bought it new in 94 and am the only driver. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225540, filed 2008-04, 74,000 miles“Wiring shortage within multi function switch (turn signal) caused brake lights not to luminate. Lights would come on only while holding turn signal handle back and depressing brake . Pedal. Dealer refussed to replace switch without charge, switch is on recall 97v-017 (strained or separated wire for turn signal) I would sugest that all the wiring within this switch be examined and covered under this recall!”
NHTSA complaint #746866, filed 2001-06“Multi function switch for turn signal which feeds brake lights causes brake lights to fail to come on when brake pedal is depressed. In searching web found to be common problem in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10147384, filed 2006-01“Ten times or more throughout history of car turn signals do not operate for no reason. After sitting for a day they operate. Suspect moisture, seems to happen after rain storms.”
NHTSA complaint #700064, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 95V152000Aug 8, 1995Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective…Covers: Buick Regal 1991–1995
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 8 | 24% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 37 | 41% |
| 2012 | 33 | 36% |
| 2011 | 38 | 14% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 22 | 7% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Regal
26 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 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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