1993 Buick Regal problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 1993 Buick Regal with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 47.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 8.5%.
Complaints118
Crashes8
Fires3
Injuries13
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 47.5% · 56
Engine and engine cooling 8.5% · 10
Electrical system 6.8% · 8
Vehicle speed control 6.8% · 8
Seat belts 5.9% · 7
Fuel system, gasoline 5.1% · 6
Structure 4.2% · 5
Visibility 3.4% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 13 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Buick Regal in this data, 1993 draws comparatively few complaints; 2011 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Ea94-041; when driving andupon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed a loud noise coming from rear of the vehicle. Also, vehicle was very difficult to stop. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced brake calipers on three different occasions. Dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details. Service brakes, hydraulic
I purchased the used 1993 Buick Regal in 6/96. Had the brakes replaced 5 times (3 times it was the calipers and rotors in addition); full failure of vehicle because of grinding vibration noise in rear happened 3 times in last 2 years; front brakes are ready to be replaced again according to mechanic that recently put new tires on vehicle. Service brakes, hydraulic
When driving on wet or dry pavement and upon attempting to make a normal stop by depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard causing extended stopping distance. Also, noticed a noise coming from the brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced the calipers. Brake problems returned after repairs. *Ak Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Buick Regal years
1990 107 complaints · 53.3% service brakes, hydraulic 1991 303 complaints · 50.5% service brakes, hydraulic 1992 204 complaints · 33.8% 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