RideTruth

Owner report · 1995 model year

1995 Buick Regal

View garageCompare this car
No photo available — body style shown for reference.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 58 of 173 complaints (34%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
173
Recall campaigns
8
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,100
Combined MPG
20

Complaints by model year

  1. 1731995
  2. 2041996

Where owners report problems

  1. Airbags & Restraints58 (34%)
  2. Brakes42 (24%)
  3. Engine20 (12%)
  4. Body, Seats & Latches16 (9%)
  5. Steering14 (8%)
  6. Transmission & Drivetrain14 (8%)
Advertisement

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 2 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category19951996vs. 1995 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)3,1002,950
Combined MPG2021
City / Highway MPG17 / 2617–18 / 26–27
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)444423
Complaints filed173204Not compared
Recalls issued84Not compared
Crash-involved complaints1614Not compared
Fire-involved complaints416Not compared
Injuries reported1421Not compared
Deaths reported00Not compared
Configurations compared32

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Regal have?

8 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Buick Regal?

Airbags & Restraints: 58 of 173 NHTSA complaints (34%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Buick Regal get?

EPA rates it 20 MPG combined across 3 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Buick Regal?

EPA estimates $3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

Similar Vehicles

EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd63.1LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd63.1LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd63.8LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine200100
Transmission & Drivetrain142010
Fuel System30000
Electrical100100
Brakes424110
Steering140000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints5890110
Driver Assistance & Speed Control20000
Body, Seats & Latches161000
Visibility & Lighting130000
Other81210

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (8)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Campaign 00V171000 · Jul 3, 2000

    Defect
    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 DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR DURING VEHICLE START-UP, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IDLING, OR WHILE IN OPERATION.
    Consequence
    IF THE CONSUMER IS TOO CLOSE TO AN INFLATING AIR BAG, SERIOUS INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    Campaign 98V306000 · Dec 1, 1998

    Defect
    THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    Campaign 97V065000 · Apr 18, 1997

    Defect
    THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

    Campaign 97V017000 · Feb 11, 1997

    Defect
    SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
    Consequence
    THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 95V152000 · Aug 8, 1995

    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Campaign 95V061000 · Mar 22, 1995

    Defect
    THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.

  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    Campaign 95V030000 · Feb 27, 1995

    Defect
    THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
    Consequence
    INADEQUATE TORQUE CAN CAUSE THESE BOLTS TO VIBRATE, LOOSEN, OR FALL OUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 94V229000 · Nov 21, 1994

    Defect
    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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS. REDUCES CANDLE POWER ON THE PARK/TURN LIGHTS DECREASES THE LIKLIHOOD OF VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENT BEING SEEN BY OTHER MOTORISTS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BULB WITH THE CORRECT BULB.