1995 Buick Roadmaster Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1995 Buick Roadmaster has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (10 reports).

5Recalls
50Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Roadmaster?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1995 Buick Roadmaster recalls

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Recall 96V245Dec 10, 199621,582 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 96V019Jan 30, 1996308 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 95V221Nov 16, 199583,400 vehicles affected

Air Bags

Recall 95V215Nov 3, 19958,946 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Recall 95V082Apr 24, 199587,039 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 Buick Roadmaster problems

Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension10
Electrical System9
Vehicle Speed Control8
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Visibility6
Power Train5
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Steering4
Structure4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

What owners report

2013-04-30, Visibility/Wiper
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. ALSO WHEN I DRIVE AND FIRST GO TO ACCELERATE, SOMETIMES IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR IS NOT FULLY IN DRIVE ALTHOUGH IT IS AND I HAVE TO PRESS WAY DOWN ON THE GAS THEN BRAKE THEN TAKE OFF AGAIN TO MAKE IT JUMP INTO GEAR ALL THE WAY. WHEN IDLING ITS HIGH AND LOW SOUNDING AS WELL, SO I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF ANY OF THIS IS COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL? *TR
2012-09-20, Electrical System
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. THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION OR STATIONARY THE FUSE FOR THE HORN WAS DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,800.
2011-07-23, Suspension
CARS FRONT SUSPENSION BEGAN POPPING AND MOANING. CAR CAN NOT MAKE TIGHT TURNS WITHOUT SOUNDING LIKE THE FRONT END IS GOING TO BREAK INTO PIECES. I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP(J.P. HARVEY) AFTER GETTING THE RECALL INFORMATION ON NTSB WEBSITE. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID THEY TIGHTENED THE HUB BOLTS. HOWEVER, SINCE THE CAR WAS SO OLD REFUSED TO CHECK BALL JOINT OR ANY OTHER OF THE RECALLED PARTS. I WAS GIVEN THIS CAR BY MY MOTHER WHO SUSTAINED AN ACCIDENT BACK IN 2004 WHEN THE RIGHT SIDE FAILED AND SENT HER INTO A DEEP DITCH. I PAID A PRIVATE DEALER $589.00 TO REPLACE ALL THE LEFT SIDE STEERING LINKAGE, BALL JOINT ETC. AT THAT TIME I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS RECALL. NOW IT IS THE RIGHT
2006-10-31, Suspension
VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING SYMPTOMS OF RECALL CAMPAIGN ID 96V019000 BUT IS NOT A COVERED VIN. I WOULD REQUEST THE NHTSA LOOK INTO THE EXTENSION OF THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE AT LEAST [XXX] AND POSSIBLY ALL 1995 MODEL YEAR B-BODY VEHICLES. ITEM HAD FAILED BEFORE THE INCIDENT DATE BUT WAS FIRST DIAGNOSED ON THE INCIDENT DATE. *NM UPDATED 0/12/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2005-02-06, Vehicle Speed Control
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 FEET BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AND VEER IT AWAY FROM A CROWDED BUILDING AND THEN TURN OFF THE IGNITION KEY TO STOP THE MOTOR. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME AND WAS NOT NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *JB

1995 Buick Roadmaster questions

Does the 1995 Buick Roadmaster have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1995 Buick Roadmaster: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Air Bags; Vehicle Speed Control:Springs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Roadmaster?

Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (10), Electrical System (9), Vehicle Speed Control (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 Buick Roadmaster has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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