- The problem
- The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
- The risk
- This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Buick Roadmaster Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 1995 Buick Roadmaster with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (8) and the acceleration & cruise control (7). Those complaints describe 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in December 1996 for the lugs / nuts / bolts / studs. For comparison, the 1994 has 91 and the 1996 has 55.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Roadmaster year, for its age
#102 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 54
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Buick Roadmaster problems
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1995 Buick Roadmaster recalls 5
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
- Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
- The risk
- If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
- The problem
- These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "Theft protection."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
- The problem
- These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, "Occupant crash protection."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
- The fix
- A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
- The problem
- These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "Accelerator control systems." At low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
What owners say
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54 complaints about the 1995 Buick Roadmaster
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
Windshield wipers only work on high and they cut off on me one day in the rain while driving on the highway after a heavy downpour just started out of nowhere which was very scary and then again around town on other rainy days. Also when I drive and first go to accelerate, sometimes it feels as if the car is not fully in drive although it is and I have to press way down on the gas then brake then take off again to make it jump into gear all the way. When idling its high and low sounding as well, so I just want to know if any of this is covered under any recall? *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick roadmaster. The contact stated that the horn would sound independently. The failure was sporadic but progressed into a continual failure. The malfunction recurred whether the vehicle was in operation or stationary the fuse for the horn was disengaged. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 192,800.
Cars front suspension began popping and moaning. Car can not make tight turns without sounding like the front end is going to break into pieces. I took the car to local gm dealership(j.P. Harvey) after getting the recall information on ntsb website. The parts department said they tightened the hub bolts. However, since the car was so old refused to check ball joint or any other of the recalled parts. I was given this car by my mother who sustained an accident back in 2004 when the right side failed and sent her...
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into a deep ditch. I paid a private dealer $589.00 To replace all the left side steering linkage, ball joint etc. At that time I did not know about this recall. Now it is the right side that is degenerating. This form is late as I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in april 2010 and had to have surgery in october 2010. Only now able to complete tasks on computer and finish this complaint form.
Vehicle is displaying symptoms of recall campaign id 96v019000 but is not a covered vin. I would request the nhtsa look into the extension of this recall to include at least [[redacted]] and possibly all 1995 model year b-body vehicles. Item had failed before the incident date but was first diagnosed on the incident date. *Nm updated 0/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was backing my 95 buick roadmaster station wagon from a parking lot at a retirement center when I depressed the brake to allow me to shift from park to reverse, the car suddenly accelerated and shot back across the parking lot, nearly a hundred feet before I was able to turn the wheel and veer it away from a crowded building and then turn off the ignition key to stop the motor. I had my foot on the brake the entire time and was not near the accelerator pedal. *Jb
When the consumer attempted to use the horn it did not work. *Ak the horn wiring was repaired. *Jb
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. Subsequently, windshield wipers jumped and skipped off the windshield. This was an intermittent problem, and the dealer was aware of the problem. *Ak
The vehicle lost power when turning the steering wheel and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. *Nm consumer first experienced problem about a year and a half ago. The loss of power steering was intermittent. *La
Once the fuel gauge registered half full it would stop operating. The dealer found that the electrical wiring to the fuel pump had melted and the fuel pump had to be replaced. *Ak *cb the rear tail light assembly was cracked.*Jb
Problems starting vehicle, and once started vehicle stalls.*Mr consumer had battery replaced at 1 1/2 years. Starter was replaced.*Ts
The horn button wore out, which caused the horn to blare intermittently while driving. The consumer stated the horn had completely failed. *Jb *ts *jb
While driving vehicle's fuel pump stopped working due to an electrical short. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts...*Ak
Wires on fuel pump within fuel tank showed signs of severe shortages which could have led to a fire. Dealer notifed. Part was available for analysis. Consumer stated even though the gas tank was full, the gas needle would drop to zero, consumer states the entire fuel sensor and pump was replaced.*Jb
Horn blew constantly, fuse was removed and car brought in for repair to stevens creek buick. Their comment was that the horn and air bag were warped by heat, I presume normal ambient heat as car was never on fire, the air bag replacement was the response. If t he air bag is destroyed by heat of sun then all these cars, buicks large, impalas, olds,mobiles and cadillacs all have the same driver protection or lack of after how long.*Ak
The consumer received a recall notice regarding the possibility of steering failure, but was unable to find the vehicle's dealership in mexico. The consumer was asking the manufacturer to arrange the recall service with another dealer in mexico. *Yh
Vehicle took off full throttle while in drive going aproximately 60mph. Consumer was stomping on brake pedal trying to stop and brakes were pulsating, causing abs to jam. Consumer turned key to shut vehicle off. Cruise control cable pulled throttle cable back.*Ak consumer stated he had no control of vehicle and injured his foot.*Jb
Both rear passengers' doors are not shutting and locking properly, manufacturer was notified. *Ak consumer states she can see a gap that is visible when trying to shut the door, she also hears a noise as if the door is not shutting properly. *Tt
Coolant leaks, water pump keeps going out which ruins the distributor. Had water pump replaced 3 times. Dealer contacted. Cause unknown.*Ak consumer states that vehicle drifts to right, coolant leak near thermostat and replaced coolant pump refill, brakes squeal when turning, both rear wheel cylinders were leaking and were replaced, and there is a shudder on brake when applying, also front brakes were replaced, wheel bearings repacked and needs rear drums resurfaced. *Yd
96 V 245 000/wheel lugs: nuts: vehicle taken to a goodyear independent repair shop and informed that vehicle was under this recall. Dealer/ notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin.*Ak *slc
96 V 082 000/throttle linkages and control return spring: vehicle taken to goodyear independent repair shop and informed of this recall. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. They informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *Ak
96 V 018 002/lower control arm: vehicle was taken to a goodyear independent repair shop and consumer was told of recall on vehicle. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *Ak *slc
Motor will shut off while driving intermittently in reverse or forward gear. Please provide further information. *Ak
When slowing down to make a turn driver heard a noise. Driver drove a couple of miles afterwards, and vehicle began to steer to right on its own. Owner became concerned and looked under vehicle, and noticed bolt on a frame was totally missing. Problem was reported to dealership. Owner was referred to gmc division. Problem was corrected by an alignment shop. *Ak the customer state that upper "a" frame fastners and shim pack should be redesigned. *Yh
Complete tread separation without loosing air, steel belts visible.( Dot number: tire size: p225-75r15 )
Consumer request airbag to be temperarily disconnect until recall repair can be completed, recall repair is not available at this time oov171.*Et
Buick Roadmaster: every year compared
All Roadmaster years1995 Buick Roadmaster vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 54 | 5 | C | |
| 1995 Buick Lesabre | 181 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Buick Regal | 174 | 8 | 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 |
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 Roadmaster
Does the 1995 Buick Roadmaster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1995 Buick Roadmaster: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (December 1996); lower ball joint (January 1996); automatic transmission (November 1995); air bags (November 1995) 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 Roadmaster?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (8), acceleration & cruise control (7), electrical system (7).
How many complaints has the 1995 Buick Roadmaster had?
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 17, 1995 and the latest on April 30, 2013. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Buick Roadmaster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster years have the most complaints?
1994 (91), 1992 (88), 1996 (55). See every Buick Roadmaster year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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