MYRModel Year Report

1995 Buick Riviera

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1995 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:44.631Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
130
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 130 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 0 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 130 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1995: 130 complaints 1995 130 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1995: 130 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19840
19852
19862
19875
19881
19899
199016
19918
199212
19935
1995130
199644
199743
199829
19996
20000

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Seat belts

16% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Power train

14% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH

Electrical system

14% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing horn and module.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The horn failed to work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-20

Horn works intermittently after a few months horn began to "Blow" Without warning. Currently, horn has completely failed. Dealer notified. Ph.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-04

Service brakes

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-02-22 Rear seat belt retractor
  2. I
    2000-02-22Engineering analysisClosed 2000-03-06 Rear seat belt retractor
  3. R
    2000-11-15Seat belts00V057000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(S) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V057000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 Buick Riviera reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Riviera?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Riviera have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.