1994 Buick Regal problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints about the 1994 Buick Regal with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 17.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 15.1%.
Complaints146
Crashes9
Fires3
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 17.8% · 26
Electrical system 15.1% · 22
Visibility 10.3% · 15
Engine and engine cooling 9.6% · 14
Exterior lighting 6.8% · 10
Vehicle speed control 6.2% · 9
Seats 4.8% · 7
Air bags 4.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Buick Regal in this data, 1994 sits 12th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 105,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The abs brake warning light came on. This indicates a brake failure which causes extended stopping distance. When brake pedal is applied it makes a loud clunking noise and keeps on rolling, the pedal goes all the way to the floor. If driver steps hard on the brakes, as if they were in an emergency situation, they respond perfectly. Dealer has been contacted. Service brakes, hydraulic
When driving above 45 mph, and applying brakes, brake pedal is hard, and brakes aren't stopping the vehicle. Consumer has to pump the brakes, and vehicle will slow down. Then will apply brakes in low speed, and vehicle will come to a stop. Dealer can't determine the problem and the vehicle is in shop. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving 25mph applied brakes and was not able to stop. Struck vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags didn't deploy, and seat belt didn't retract as quickly as needed, causing consumer to hit head and left hand on windshield, sustaining injuries. Consumer contacted manufacturer and dealer. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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