1995 Buick Regal Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Regal years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Buick Regal. That ranks 7th out of 24 Regal model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (49 complaints, 28%), typically at around 114,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 4 fires, 14 injuries. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 173owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Buick Regal problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 49 | 28% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 23% | 45,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 11% | 88,988 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 6% | 82,830 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 6% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3% | 70,700 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 74,976 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 151,950 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Buick Regal recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Risk: If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Problem: Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Risk: This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
Risk: This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
Risk: Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.
Exterior lighting
Problem: The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect front park/turn signal bulb which does not have sufficient candle power. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels. Reduces candle power on the park/turn lights decreases the liklihood of vehicle operator's intent being seen by other motorists.
Fix: Dealers will replace the incorrect bulb with the correct bulb.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent air bag deployment (EA99026) — opened Aug 31, 1999, closed Dec 28, 2001, led to recall 00V171000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1) car shuts off while in motion 2) car refuses to start / does not recognize key & signals "anti-theft" i had been driving for about 30 minutes. Traffic slowed ahead for a red light. Approaching the stopped cars ahead i slowed my car down to appx. 15mph. The light turned green. I hit the gas to…
While traveling home from work on a very busy street (highway) the car died. Since then i never know when it's going to do it again. Some days it dies 5 or 6 times. I'm a senior reliant on social security income and any expense is "unwelcome", however, i have spent nearly $1,000 to no avail…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the driver side air bag exploded haphazardly. The air bag deployment burned the contact's face and hands as he was trying to stop the air bag with his hands. The vehicle was not involved in a crash or any…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact was driving 30 mph when the smell of fuel entered the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that there was an issue with the exhaust system. The contact did not have any repairs done to the vehicle. The…
The car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=alternator and intake manifold gasket and plenum replaced ($812.80). Two days later, the car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=burnt wire and relay leading to fuel pump replaced, no charge for repair. Two days later, the car lost power on freeway…
Other Buick Regal years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Regal | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Regal | 19 | 3 |
| 2018 Regal | 19 | 3 |
| 2017 Regal | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 Regal | 41 | 1 |
| 2015 Regal | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 Regal | 38 | 2 |
| 2013 Regal | 91 | 6 |
| 2012 Regal | 92 | 7 |
| 2011 Regal | 280 | 4 |
| 2010 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Regal | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Regal | 66 | 2 |
| 2003 Regal | 101 | 3 |
| 2002 Regal | 117 | 3 |
| 2001 Regal | 187 | 6 |
| 2000 Regal | 184 | 8 |
| 1999 Regal | 246 | 6 |
| 1998 Regal | 302 | 6 |
| 1997 Regal | 136 | 7 |
| 1996 Regal | 204 | 3 |
| 1995 | 173 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Regal?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Buick Regal?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Buick Regal a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Regal model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.