What is the 1994 Buick Roadmaster Fuel-Tank Strap Fasteners Can Detach (Recall 94V210)?

NHTSA Recall 94V210 covers certain 1994 Buick Roadmaster vehicles whose fuel-tank attachment-strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can detach, letting the tank sag and strike the roadway. The tank can then leak fuel and create a fire risk if an ignition sourc… Severity: high.

What is the 1994 Buick Roadmaster Paint on Wheel-Mounting Surfaces Can Loosen Lug Nuts (Recall 94V076)?

NHTSA Recall 94V076 covers a small population of 1994 Buick Roadmaster vehicles. Paint on the wheel-mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and rotor or drum. As the wheel embeds into the paint, lug-nut clamp load can be lost, wheel studs can fracture and a wheel ca… Severity: high.

What is the 1994-1995 Buick Roadmaster Accelerator Pedal Can Bind at Low Temperature (Recall 95V082)?

NHTSA Recall 95V082 covers certain 1994-1995 Buick Roadmaster vehicles. At low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator-pedal assembly. If the throttle return spring also fails, engine speed may not return to idle, increasing crash risk. Severity: high.

What is the 1995-1996 Buick Roadmaster Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 96V245)?

NHTSA Recall 96V245 covers certain 1995-1996 Buick Roadmaster vehicles whose wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly. The condition can fracture wheel studs and allow a wheel to separate from the vehicle. Severity: high.

What is the 1991-1992 Buick Roadmaster Shoulder-Belt Guide Cover Can Crack and Cut Webbing (Recall 92V094)?

NHTSA Recall 92V094 covers certain 1991-1992 Buick Roadmaster vehicles. The plastic covering on a shoulder-belt guide loop can crack and expose its steel sub-plate. In a crash, the exposed metal can cut the safety-belt webbing and increase the possibility or severity of occupant… Severity: high.

What is the 1992 Buick Roadmaster ABS Modulator Can Corrode and Leak Front-Brake Fluid (Recall 97V217)?

NHTSA Recall 97V217 covers certain 1992 Buick Roadmaster vehicles. The antilock-brake-system modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing stopping distance. Severity: high.

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Buick Roadmaster Problems & Known Issues

1991-1992, 1994-1996 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1991-1992, 1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster has 7 documented known issues, with 7 rated critical. The most serious are Transmission Can Shift Out of Park With Key Removed (Recall 95V221), Fuel-Tank Strap Fasteners Can Detach (Recall 94V210), Paint on Wheel-Mounting Surfaces Can Loosen Lug Nuts (Recall 94V076), Accelerator Pedal Can Bind at Low Temperature (Recall 95V082), Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 96V245), Shoulder-Belt Guide Cover Can Crack and Cut Webbing (Recall 92V094) and ABS Modulator Can Corrode and Leak Front-Brake Fluid (Recall 97V217). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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What are the most common Buick Roadmaster problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1991-1992, 1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Transmission Can Shift Out of Park With Key Removed (Recall 95V221), Fuel-Tank Strap Fasteners Can Detach (Recall 94V210), Paint on Wheel-Mounting Surfaces Can Loosen Lug Nuts (Recall 94V076). Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Buick Roadmaster reliable?

The 1991-1992, 1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 7 issues are rated critical: Transmission Can Shift Out of Park With Key Removed (Recall 95V221) and Fuel-Tank Strap Fasteners Can Detach (Recall 94V210) and Paint on Wheel-Mounting Surfaces Can Loosen Lug Nuts (Recall 94V076) and Accelerator Pedal Can Bind at Low Temperature (Recall 95V082) and Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 96V245) and Shoulder-Belt Guide Cover Can Crack and Cut Webbing (Recall 92V094) and ABS Modulator Can Corrode and Leak Front-Brake Fluid (Recall 97V217). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Buick Roadmaster is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Buick Roadmaster. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 1991-1992, 1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster with 7 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 1995 Buick Roadmaster Transmission Can Shift Out of Park With Key Removed (Recall 95V221)?

NHTSA Recall 95V221 covers certain 1995 Buick Roadmaster vehicles produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift-control linkage. The vehicle may be shiftable out of Park after the ignition key is removed, allowing unintended movement of a parked vehicle. Severity: high.

All 7 Known Issues

1994 Buick Roadmaster: Paint on Wheel-Mounting Surfaces Can Loosen Lug Nuts (Recall 94V076)#

1995-1996 Buick Roadmaster: Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 96V245)#

1995 Buick Roadmaster: Transmission Can Shift Out of Park With Key Removed (Recall 95V221)#

1994 Buick Roadmaster: Fuel-Tank Strap Fasteners Can Detach (Recall 94V210)#

1994-1995 Buick Roadmaster: Accelerator Pedal Can Bind at Low Temperature (Recall 95V082)#

1991-1992 Buick Roadmaster: Shoulder-Belt Guide Cover Can Crack and Cut Webbing (Recall 92V094)#

1992 Buick Roadmaster: ABS Modulator Can Corrode and Leak Front-Brake Fluid (Recall 97V217)#

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