MYRModel Year Report

1995 Buick Riviera

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1995 Buick Riviera
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:21:11.601Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Riviera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1995: 130 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 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%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 16%

16% of complaints: seat belts — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and module.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

THE HORN FAILED TO WORK.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030220

HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AFTER A FEW MONTHS HORN BEGAN TO "BLOW" WITHOUT WARNING. CURRENTLY, HORN HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030204

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19990915 — PE (closed 20000222)

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

I 20000222 — EA (closed 20000306)

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

R 20001115 — seat belts

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 B

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 REPLA

Campaign 00V057000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Buick Riviera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V057000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.