1995 Buick Regal Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,830miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Buick Regal, 6% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,830 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) car shuts off while in motion 2) car refuses to start / does not recognize key & signals anti-theft I had been driving for about 30 minutes. Traffic slowed ahead for a red light. Approaching the stopped cars ahead I slowed my car down to appx. 15mph. The light turned green. I hit the gas to continue and when nothing happened I realized that my car was completely shut off. The power steering was stiff and I had just enough speed left to move across two lanes in to a store parking lot. The car shutoff multiple times after that, both while driving and while attempting to start the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607872, filed 2014-07, 76,000 miles“Security light came on dash. Did not go out. Was told if I didn't get it repaired the car would lose power and I wouldn't be able to start it with the keys I presently possessed.”
NHTSA complaint #10164415, filed 2006-08, 89,659 miles“Received recall #00v171000 and contacted dealership. Took vehicle in for repairs for air bag. Defect was repaired. Once completed, and owner retrieved vehcle, noticed horn failed to work when it did previously. Mechanic indicated horn not working at time of repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #890320, filed 2001-06“Intermittently vehicle dies out, and this is happening more often. Main computer module link to ignition can only be repaired by dealer. Engine check light illuminates every other time vehicle is started. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8012428, filed 2002-06“Vehicle was in the off position for some hours and horn sounded off. Horn is currently inoperative, consumer noted if horn was needed in an emergency, it would not be available. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #860878, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 35% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 3 | 15% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 | 36 | 40% |
| 2012 | 18 | 20% |
| 2011 | 75 | 27% |
| 2004 | 35 | 53% |
| 2003 | 35 | 35% |
| 2002 | 36 | 31% |
| 2001 | 32 | 17% |
| 2000 | 42 | 23% |
| 1999 | 42 | 17% |
| 1998 | 51 | 17% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 24 | 12% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1993 | 8 | 9% |
| 1992 | 13 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 14 | 13% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 Buick Regal
49 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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