1994 Buick Roadmaster Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Buick Roadmaster, 12% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“The consumer was driving 7 MPH when the vehicle lost control due to the ball joint dislodging. The lower ball joint failed due to the nut backing off. The ball joint fell out of the knuckle causing the vehicle to collapse and drag on the ground. (recall id number : 96v019000)”
NHTSA complaint #10088045, filed 2004-09, 133,000 miles“Our car has been dealer maintained since its purchase. The passenger side ball joint broke as we were slowing to make a turn, thereby escaping personal injury. The dealer which maintains the car stated they have greased the joint with each oil change and the failure was due to previous trauma. However, there has been no damage to any of the wheels (e.g. Hitting a pothole, accident, etc.) nor has a tire been replaced due to this type of damage. Therefore, we feel the car was built with an inherent safety defect.”
NHTSA complaint #724303, filed 2000-06“While driving on highway at 40-45 MPH at the end of a rain shower, driving straight way with no warning, the rear end of the vehicle began to slide to the right, the vehicle went completely out of control, crossed three lanes of traffic and collided with a van. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer not aware of the problem. No injuries”
NHTSA complaint #828913, filed 1998-10“Electrical short in the door panel, causing an electircal malfunction in the vehicle. Dealer found 7 wires burnt in door panel and 20 wires burnt under seat, causing several electrical components to fail. Vehicle experienced brake problems. Vehicle experienced alignment problems.”
NHTSA complaint #801096, filed 1996-08“Front cam oil leak repair 2 times bad front spring replace overheating, replaced thermostat and water pump, to no avail, coolant sensor installed problem solved. Model Roadmaster”
NHTSA complaint #9000122, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 96V019000Jan 30, 1996Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.Covers: Buick Roadmaster 1994–1995, Chevrolet Caprice 1994–1995, Cadillac Fleetwood 1994–1995
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Roadmaster
21 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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