no report yet
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
1995 Buick RoadmasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 1995 Buick Roadmaster, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Buick Roadmaster has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system
8Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
8Suspension
6Engine and engine cooling
5Fuel system, gasoline
5Power train2 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
4Visibility
3Service brakes, hydraulic
169 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1995 Buick Roadmaster recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT…
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: springs
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other Roadmaster year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Roadmaster median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1995 Buick Roadmaster safety ratings
1995 Buick Roadmaster 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1995 Buick Roadmaster, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR WHEEL SEPARATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Roadmaster owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
PROBLEMS STARTING VEHICLE, AND ONCE STARTED VEHICLE STALLS.*MR CONSUMER HAD BATTERY REPLACED AT 1 1/2 YEARS. STARTER WAS REPLACED.*TS
ONCE THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED HALF FULL IT WOULD STOP OPERATING. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AND THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *CB THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED.*JB
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