1992 Buick Regal problems
Owners have filed 204 complaints about the 1992 Buick Regal with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 33.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of seat belts at 15.2%.
Complaints204
Crashes12
Fires6
Injuries12
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 33.8% · 69
Seat belts 15.2% · 31
Power train 9.3% · 19
Electrical system 7.4% · 15
Engine and engine cooling 4.9% · 10
Visibility 4.4% · 9
Steering 4.4% · 9
Structure 3.9% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 12 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Buick Regal in this data, 1992 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 109,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.*Ak the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract. Service brakes, hydraulic
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stoppingf distance. Dealer has replaced the brake system twice. Also, when consumer went to rotate the tires the brake parts started to fall off. The manufacturer has been notified. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving vehicle about 10 mph the consumer tried to step on the brake pedal for a light or stop sign. She had some problem to stop vehicle. The brakes didn't stop vehicle on time, the vehicle kept rolling. Vehicle had been taken to the shop. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Buick Regal years
1990 107 complaints · 53.3% service brakes, hydraulic 1991 303 complaints · 50.5% service brakes, hydraulic 1993 118 complaints · 47.5% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 146 complaints · 17.8% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 218 complaints · 23.9% air bags 1996 273 complaints · 17.2% service brakes, hydraulic