- The 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.
- The risk
- If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Buick Regal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 174 complaints about the 1995 Buick Regal with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (49) and the brakes (41). Those complaints describe 16 crashes, 4 fires and 14 injuries. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in July 2000 for the frontal. For comparison, the 1994 has 122 and the 1996 has 207.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Regal year, for its age
#41 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 174
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 16
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 14
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Buick Regal problems
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1995 Buick Regal recalls 8
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
- The problem
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
- The problem
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
- The 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."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
- The problem
- The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
- The risk
- This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
- The problem
- The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.
- The 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."
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the incorrect bulb with the correct bulb.
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174 complaints about the 1995 Buick Regal
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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 continue and when nothing happened I realized that my car was completely shut off. The power steering was stiff and I had just enough speed left to move across two lanes in to a store parking lot. The car shutoff...
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multiple times after that, both while driving and while attempting to start the car. The mechanic thinks that my car is not recognizing the key & that I need a new key because their tests are signaling that the car will not crank due to an "anti-theft" issue. I strongly believe that has been the issue the entire time. This issue is extremely dangerous & I am lucky not to have wrecked my car that day. Overall, I have been left stranded several times, spent thousands of dollars, and had my car towed 3 times in the past year. *Tr
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. Several times after a repair the car died a block from the repair shop. This usually happens in traffic. I have trained myself to flip the shift gear into neutral & turn the key on(car usually restarts - in 2 instances it did...
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not and I was able to navigate into a nearby driveway using "armstrong power steering"). Characteristics are the same as those noted in the current (march 2014) gm recall. I love the vehicle and am not in a position to buy another, therefore, it would be splendid for gm to offer to repair it. It is not just me, an auto repair shop looked on-line @ www.Carcrazy.Com and discovered many buick regal owners as far back as 1993 & 94 have the same issue. *Tr
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 type of slight impact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 190,000.
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 failure mileage as 103,000.
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, towed, spun crankshaft bearing. This car has 74,976.1 Original miles. *Tr
I own a 1995 buick regal. The engine is hydrolocked I've been told. The intake was leaking coolant for a while at the plastic manifold. I've done research on the internet and see this is a common problem. I've read somewhere that gm takes responsibility for it and issued a fix by adding a pill additive to the coolant or something. I wasn't aware of this and my engine is totally shot. I'm a poor senior citizen and can't afford to fix a car. I have no way to get around. Please force gm to enact a recall and reimburse all damage caused by their faulty engineering. Please. *Cn
1) No specific event - noticed during brake inspection 2) alignment and steering - rear trailing arms rusted through - car, unsafe to drive per shop, would not accept responsibility for it if driven off the premises. 3) Parts need replacement - will save old parts. *Ak
Security light came on dash. Did not go out. Was told if I didn't get it repaired the car would lose power and I wouldn't be able to start it with the keys I presently possessed. *Jb
Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 00v171000 regarding the air bags. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. Also,board. The air bag light is illuminated in the dashboard, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.*Ak
Dt: the contact states that the brakes are not working . Has replaced brakes and still are not working correctly. Also, power steering is out, and the head gasket blew out. Also, transmission has been replaced.*Ak
The rear center seat belt anchor has come off. The consumer made contact with the manufacturer, who advised the consumer that his vehicle is not included in the seat belt recall 98v306000. *Nm the consumer stated this recall described his situation exactly . *Bf *nm
I own a 1995 buick regal and for all the trouble I have had with it, I still like it. First, the air conditioning will quit working when it is real hot outside and we are going up a hill. Where we live that is everywhere. Second, the paint started peeling when the car was only 3 years old. I contacted the dealer where we purchased the vehicle and was told that there was nothing that he could do about it without charging us for a paint job. ($3500). I then contacted another dealer in another town a couple years...
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later and was told that if I had reported it sooner that buick would have painted it for me at no charge. I had missed the cut-off at that time by a couple months and a thousand miles. This car now has 114,000 miles on it and still runs ok. We use it as an extra vehicle for winter driving but I will never buy another one. I will never recommend the dealership where I bought it either. Finally, the rotors have been replaced two times and needs it again. I can't seem to get them replaced or turned except with gmc parts which is not worth it.
Paint on 1995 buick regal is flaking off in large sheets. *Jb
Lawyer representing daniel deen is requesting a copy of manufacturer's recall for defective air bags. *La *mr
The power steering on the vehicle went out at 51,927 miles. There was a recall on the said defect, but the vehicle model year wasn't part of the recall. *La the consumer requested reimbursement. *Sc *jb
While driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle started steering itself. When the brakes were applied, the abs locked up. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and impacted a guard rail. *Ak the vehicle spun around and backed into the guard rail. The vehicle then turned around and faced the other side of the road. The air bag(s) did not deploy and the seat belts did not restrain the consumer. *Scc *jb
On jan. 8,2003 I had a complete brake inspectio and repair done by tuffy's auto servive at 4164 n. Milwaukee in chicago. I notices s scraping sound coming from my left front wheel. I returned to tuffy's five (5) times, the last being on or about january 20, 2003. At this time, mr jim janicek, the district manager for tuffy's was present. Again they inspected my brakes and I was assured by mr. Janicek that there was nothing wrong with my brakes. At this time, mr. Janicek, the district manager for tuffy's strongly...
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suggested that I was wasting his time and not to return. On may 29, 2003, on my way home from work I developed a loud grinding noise coming from my left front wheel with greatly reduced braking power. On may 30, 2003 I again was charged , this time for two (2) calipers to repair brakes. I believe the caliper failure was due to the the work done by tuffy's to begin with.On july 8, on my way to the hospital, as my wife must go weekly; traveling at a rate of 30 mph in medium traffic I had complete brake failure. I pumped the brakes and was barely able to avoid a major accident. Driving at a rate of 10 -15 mph I was able to take my car to lynch buick at 5330 w. Irving park rd. In chicago. They inspected my brakes and found there to be a substance that was not brake fluid in the system. The total cost of repair will be over $1,000.00. Tuffy's was notified and they took a sample of the fluid from the brake master cylinder. Tuffy's stated the the brake system had anti-freeze in it. Tuffy's auto service on north milwaukee in chicago was the only one to work on my brakes and the only one under the hood for any reason since january 8, 2003., H due to the great trauma caused by tuffy'slynch buick will repair my car. When tuffy' botched the first job, I gave them another chance, that chance almost cost me and my wife our lives. I feel they should not be allowed to do any more brake repairs on any vehicles. *Ak
Paint peeling...Coming off in sheets for last few years...Contacted both gm and buick home offices ....Was told it wasn't a defect and nothing could be done. It appears to be the same type of delamination problem that they had the recalls on vehicles for years just ahead of mine. Didn't they have to correct the problem??*Ak
PAINT IS FLAKING OFF THE CAR SURFACE. *NLM
While driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle stalled and was difficult to restart. *Nlm
The seat belt retractor spring malfunctioned, the dealer stated the part was not available. *Jb
For the second time in 3 years the door latch on drivers side door has broken off. The door cannot be opened from the outside. The cost of repair is $150.00. I have heard of this same problem occurring in other gm vehicles with the same door latch design.
The calipers, brake hoses and front and rear brakes was replaced at least 10 times with in a 5 year period. Mr *jb
Going down an incline on a curve, at 25 mph and the engine shuts off and the steering locks up . Brought the car to a stop without power brakes working . Car could not be put into park to restart . Put car ito neutral and started right up. Very very dangerous as there is no control over the steering and brakes are only working a fraction of there potential. *Ak
Consumer states brakes were making a squeeking noise when applied. Took to dealer and they replaced brakes etc. One week later the squeeking noise resurfaced. Please provide any further information.*Jb
Buick Regal: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 252 | 8 | F |
| 1998 | 312 | 7 | F |
| 1997 | 136 | 8 | F |
| 1996 | 207 | 4 | F |
| 1995 | 174 | 8 | F |
| 1994 | 122 | 3 | F |
| 1993 | 88 | 2 | F |
| 1992 | 147 | 2 | F |
| 1991 | 201 | 7 | F |
1995 Buick Regal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Buick Regal | 174 | 8 | F | |
| 1995 Buick Lesabre | 181 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 130 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 117 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Buick Century | 103 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Buick Skylark | 90 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 54 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Buick Regal
Does the 1995 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 1995 Buick Regal: frontal (July 2000); anchorage (December 1998); anchorage (April 1997); switch / wiring (February 1997) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Regal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (49), brakes (41), engine & cooling (18).
How many complaints has the 1995 Buick Regal had?
174 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 17, 1994 and the latest on July 2, 2014. Of these, 16 describe a crash and 4 a fire, and together they report 14 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Buick Regal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 6 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Buick Regal year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Regal years have the most complaints?
1998 (312), 2011 (280), 1999 (252). See every Buick Regal year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Buick Regal has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data