MYRModel Year Report

1995 Buick Roadmaster

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1995 Buick Roadmaster
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:23.727Z

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
50
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 50 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1995: 50 complaints 1995 50 1996: 52 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1992 1993: 50 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 50 complaints 1995 50 1996: 52 complaints 1996 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1992 1993: 50 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 50 complaints 1995 50 1996: 52 complaints 1996 1999: 1 complaint 1999

1995: 50 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19900
19919
199288
199350
199488
199550
199652
19991

Known problem areas

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

Suspension

20% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

Electrical system

18% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-20

Vehicle speed control

16% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing springs.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-06

The fuel throttle was stuck and was unable to stop the vehicle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-17

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-30

Also filed under Visibility/wiper

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Power train

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1995-05-31Vehicle speed control95V082000 These vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS No. 124, "Accelerator control systems." At low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-12-08Air bags95V215000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-12-13Power train95V221000 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."

    Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-02-23Suspension96V019000 Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-12-24 Rear wheel separation
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    1996-12-02Wheels96V245000 The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Buick Roadmaster — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V082000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 95V215000 · Air bags
  • Recall 95V221000 · Power train
  • Recall 96V019000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96V245000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Roadmaster have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

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