1995 Buick Roadmaster: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 50 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (12% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2012
“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”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Apr 2011
“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)”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2006
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“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2005
“While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. Subsequently, windshield wipers jumped and skipped off the windshield. This was an intermittent problem, and the dealer was aware of the problem. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2004
“The horn button wore out, which caused the horn to blare intermittently while driving. The consumer stated the horn had completely failed. *jb *ts *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2003
“Vehicle took off full throttle while in drive going aproximately 60mph. Consumer was stomping on brake pedal trying to stop and brakes were pulsating, causing ABS to jam. Consumer turned key to shut vehicle off. Cruise control cable pulled throttle cable back.*ak consumer stated he had no control of vehicle and injured his foot.*jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2002
“While driving vehicle's fuel pump stopped working due to an electrical short. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts...*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2002
“Wires on fuel pump within fuel tank showed signs of severe shortages which could have led to a fire. Dealer notifed. Part was available for analysis. Consumer stated even though the gas tank was full, the gas needle would drop to zero, consumer states the entire fuel sensor and pump was replaced.*jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2002
“Both rear passengers' doors are not shutting and locking properly, manufacturer was notified. *ak consumer states she can see a gap that is visible when trying to shut the door, she also hears a noise as if the door is not shutting properly. *tt”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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 REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
Check your exact Roadmaster by VIN
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Open VIN decoderFrequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Buick Roadmaster reliable?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Buick Roadmaster. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (12% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Buick Roadmaster problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 106,250 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Buick Roadmaster have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.