1995 Buick Regal
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 123 |
| 1989 | 106 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 200 |
| 1992 | 144 |
| 1993 | 85 |
| 1994 | 110 |
| 1995 | 173 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 302 |
| 1999 | 246 |
| 2000 | 184 |
| 2001 | 187 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 279 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
19% of complaints: air bags — 33 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTEND COLLISION AT 35MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950317
9% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120509
8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASH6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 11 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 ASSOCIAT
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BULB WITH THE CORRECT BULB.
Campaign 94V229000 — check if this car was fixed
THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Campaign 95V030000 — check if this car was fixed
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
Campaign 95V061000 — check if this car was fixed
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."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.
Campaign 95V152000 — check if this car was fixed
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
Campaign 97V017000 — check if this car was fixed
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
Campaign 97V065000 — check if this car was fixed
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
Campaign 98V306000 — check if this car was fixed
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
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 DEPLOY
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.
Campaign 00V171000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (33 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 94V229000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95V030000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95V152000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97V017000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97V065000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V306000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V171000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Buick Regal reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Buick Regal is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Regal?
The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Regal have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.