Complaints
177
Crashes
8
Fires
6
Injuries
9
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Buick Riviera Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
#210 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#38 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Buick Riviera.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 83,662 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 6 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 100,333 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 66,670 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 76,983 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,662
Electrical System:Horn
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,333
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,670
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,983
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Buick Riviera — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Buick Riviera reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1995 Buick Riviera has 177 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Retractor with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Buick Riviera?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (12 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Buick Riviera?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,508 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Buick Riviera?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Buick Riviera include 8 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Buick Riviera have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Buick Riviera as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Buick Riviera?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1995 Buick Riviera shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Riviera reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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