1995 Buick Riviera vs 1995 Mazda 626
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Buick Riviera | 1995 Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 130 | 488 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 43 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,100 mi | 102,993 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Riviera | Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 337 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 67 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 4 |
| Steering | 13 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 12 |
1995 Buick Riviera
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.