1995 Buick Regal air bags problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1995 Buick Regal — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the driver side air bag exploded haphazardly. The air bag deployment burned the contact's face and hands as he was trying to stop the air bag with his hands. The vehicle was not involved in a crash or any…”
filed May 9, 2012
“Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 00v171000 regarding the air bags. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. Also,board. The air bag light is illuminated in the dashboard, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.*ak”
filed Jan 5, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V171000 · Jul 3, 2000
Air Bags problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 2 | 11% |
| 2015 Regal | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Regal | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Regal | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 Regal | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 Regal | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 Regal | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 Regal | 7 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.