Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Buick Regal has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 174 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V171000 GM/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V306000 GM/SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V065000 GM/SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V017000 GM/WASHER/WIPER SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V152000 Exterior Lighting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V061000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V030000 Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V229000 Exterior Lighting NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 49 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 17 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Steering 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
Of the 174 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 174 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Buick Regal has a below-average reliability rating due to a relatively high number of complaints (174) and 8 recalls. Notably, airbag and brake system issues have been frequently reported, indicating potential safety concerns. While other areas such as steering and electrical systems also show some problems, the evidence on these is more limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | Unknown | $600–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Unusual brake noise
- Airbag warning light
- Steering vibration
- Intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.