2002 Buick Regal problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints about the 2002 Buick Regal with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 26.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 22%.
Complaints150
Crashes4
Fires26
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 26.7% · 40
Engine 22.0% · 33
Engine and engine cooling 11.3% · 17
Visibility 4.7% · 7
Exterior lighting 4.0% · 6
Seats 3.3% · 5
Fuel system, gasoline 2.7% · 4
Steering 2.7% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash, 26 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Buick Regal in this data, 2002 sits 11th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the dealer stated that the ignition switch had a high resistance to driving ability and would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,158. Updated 8/28/14*cn updated 11/28/2014 Electrical system · reported at 45,158 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000. Updated 09/08/15*lj updated 10/25/2017 Electrical system · reported at 166,000 miles
2002 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems. *Smd the consumer stated over the last several months, the vehicle had to be re-started when it stalled. When the vehicle stalled, the braking and steering capabilities were lost. The dealer determined the issue by putting specific pressure on the steering column while turning the ignition switch. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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