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Buick Regal 1994 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1994 Buick Regal: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

110Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 95V061000.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V017000.

Engine15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 95V152000.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

95V061000Reported March 22, 1995 - 199,572 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 199,572 vehicles across all affected models.

95V152000Reported August 8, 1995 - 83,247 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 83,247 vehicles across all affected models.

97V017000Reported February 11, 1997 - 349,331 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 349,331 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199515
19968
19979
199815
199916
20009
200113
20024
20034
20048
20051
20063
20071
20082
20131
20171
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.