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Buick Regal: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows140
model years1990–2017 (22)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
buick.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

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Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2017regal-2017-headlight-moisture-condensationHeadlight housing moisture and condensationEXTERIOR LIGHTING22020-12 → 2022-05202026-09-03
2017regal-2017-brake-vacuum-pump-failureBrake vacuum pump failure causes loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC112022-03 → 2024-11202026-09-03
2016buick-regal-2016-headlight-condensationHeadlight condensation and dimmingEXTERIOR LIGHTING62021-10 → 2024-05412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-unintended-brakingUnintended or automatic braking eventsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL42017-08 → 2022-05412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-power-steering-failurePower steering loss or lockup while drivingSTEERING102019-10 → 2025-02412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-engine-stall-failureEngine stalling and internal failureENGINE52021-03 → 2025-06412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-transmission-gear-failureTransmission shifting and gear-engagement failurePOWER TRAIN32018-08 → 2020-01412026-08-29
2015buick-regal-2015-brake-vacuum-pumpBrake vacuum pump failureSERVICE BRAKES22020-05 → 2024-05332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-headlight-condensationHeadlight assembly condensation and moisture intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING72019-02 → 2022-10332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-door-lock-entrapmentElectrical system malfunction with door lock entrapmentELECTRICAL SYSTEM32016-08 → 2019-07332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-oil-consumption-stallExcessive oil consumption and engine stallingENGINE72016-12 → 2024-07332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light and airbag module malfunctionAIR BAGS32020-01 → 2023-07332026-08-30
2014buick-regal-2014-turbo-engine-piston-failureTurbo engine piston failure and loss of compressionENGINE62016-07 → 2022-04382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-vacuum-pump-brake-lossVacuum pump failure causing loss of brake assistSERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE32018-03 → 2021-03382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-headlight-condensationHeadlight assembly condensationEXTERIOR LIGHTING32021-11 → 2023-12382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-sunroof-shatteringSunroof shattering while parked or drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER52015-08 → 2017-11382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-shifter-gear-engagementShifter failure to engage gear positionPOWER TRAIN22019-07 → 2026-06382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-electrical-wiring-failureElectrical wiring and battery warning failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM32017-01 → 2019-10382026-09-07
2013buick-regal-2013-headlight-condensationHeadlight assembly condensation and premature bulb failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING392017-03 → 2024-01912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-brake-pedal-stickingBrake pedal fails to return to position when hotSERVICE BRAKES22019-08 → 2021-05912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-electrical-power-lossElectrical system power loss and stalling while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM222014-03 → 2026-05912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-powertrain-limp-modePowertrain limp mode and loss of acceleration powerPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE72015-03 → 2025-03912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and sudden vehicle surgePOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32016-01 → 2018-09912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-rear-suspension-toe-linkRear suspension toe link wear and instabilitySUSPENSION32022-05 → 2022-09912026-09-04
2012buick-regal-2012-headlight-water-intrusionHeadlight assembly condensation and water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING312017-06 → 2025-07922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-timing-chain-failureTiming chain stretch and failureENGINE42018-03 → 2021-07922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-brake-pedal-sticking-heatBrake pedal sticking in hot or humid weatherSERVICE BRAKES42018-05 → 2020-06922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-rear-suspension-link-recallRear suspension link failure and recall parts delaySUSPENSION102021-04 → 2026-07922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumptionENGINE62018-11 → 2023-04922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-electrical-power-loss-stallElectrical system power loss and stallingELECTRICAL SYSTEM92015-06 → 2023-07922026-09-09
2011regal-2011-brake-pedal-sticking-heatBrake pedal sticking in high heatSERVICE BRAKES132017-03 → 2022-032792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-rear-suspension-fractureRear suspension arm and subframe fractureSUSPENSION52021-08 → 2023-102792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-headlight-moistureHeadlight assembly moisture intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING252017-02 → 2023-122792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-timing-chain-oil-consumptionTiming chain and oil consumption in 2.4L engineENGINE272016-12 → 2020-102792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-stall-loss-of-steering-brakesEngine stall with loss of steering and brakesSTEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE142016-07 → 2026-052792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-seat-wiring-recall-delayPower seat wiring harness recall delayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS172016-08 → 2019-072792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-sudden-acceleration-parkingSudden acceleration while parkingPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32023-10 → 2023-102792026-09-08
2004regal-2004-engine-recall-repair-delayEngine oil leak recall repair parts unavailableENGINE142016-01 → 2018-11662026-10-01
2004regal-2004-ignition-switch-stallIgnition switch failure with engine stallingELECTRICAL SYSTEM322008-01 → 2020-12662026-10-01
2004regal-2004-power-window-failurePower window motor and master switch failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM32015-10 → 2020-12662026-10-01
2004regal-2004-overheating-coolant-leakEngine overheating and coolant or oil gasket leaksENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING62009-09 → 2016-01662026-10-01
2003regal-2003-chrome-wheel-peelingChrome wheel plating peelingWHEELS52008-02 → 2013-051042026-10-02
2003regal-2003-intermediate-steering-shaftIntermediate steering shaft noise and loosenessSTEERING32004-12 → 2007-021042026-10-02
2003regal-2003-brake-line-corrosionBrake line corrosionSERVICE BRAKES32014-03 → 2014-071042026-10-02
2003regal-2003-headlight-dimmer-switchHeadlight and dimmer switch malfunctionEXTERIOR LIGHTING42009-01 → 2018-011042026-10-02
2003regal-2003-ignition-key-releaseIgnition key release and lock faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM42014-05 → 2016-101042026-10-02
2003regal-2003-ignition-stallEngine stall with ignition switch faultELECTRICAL SYSTEM302007-08 → 2017-011042026-10-02
2003regal-2003-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE122009-08 → 2023-081042026-10-02
2003regal-2003-oil-leak-recall-partsEngine oil leak and recall repair parts unavailableENGINE122015-12 → 2018-111042026-10-02
2002regal-2002-recall-parts-unavailableEngine recall repair parts unavailableENGINE112008-04 → 2016-051292026-10-03
2002regal-2002-instrument-light-lossInstrument panel and exterior lighting lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM82005-08 → 2012-101292026-10-03
2002regal-2002-steering-rack-shaftSteering rack and steering shaft replacementSTEERING32005-06 → 2007-011292026-10-03
2002regal-2002-abs-warning-lightsABS and traction control warning light faultsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC42003-04 → 2007-081292026-10-03
2002regal-2002-chrome-wheel-air-lossChrome wheel peeling with tire pressure lossTIRES, WHEELS22007-02 → 2008-021292026-10-03
2002regal-2002-engine-oil-leak-fireEngine compartment fire with oil leakENGINE202009-01 → 2021-031292026-10-03
2002regal-2002-ignition-switch-stallingIgnition switch failure with stalling or stuck keyELECTRICAL SYSTEM162006-01 → 2015-061292026-10-03
2002regal-2002-heated-seat-overheatingHeated seat overheatingSEATS42005-11 → 2014-041292026-10-03
2001regal-2001-recall-parts-unavailableRecall 15V701000 repair parts unavailableENGINE292015-12 → 2016-071952026-10-06
2001regal-2001-power-window-regulatorPower window regulator failureVISIBILITY82006-09 → 2009-041952026-10-06
2001regal-2001-cruise-control-accelerationCruise control acceleration without driver inputVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL92002-04 → 2014-121952026-10-06
2001regal-2001-steering-shaft-rackSteering shaft and rack clunk or loosenessSTEERING92003-11 → 2007-111952026-10-06
2001regal-2001-automatic-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission failurePOWER TRAIN82001-07 → 2008-051952026-10-06
2001regal-2001-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE392005-02 → 2024-021952026-10-06
2001regal-2001-gasket-manifold-leaksValve cover gasket and intake manifold leaksENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING102004-07 → 2022-041952026-10-06
2001regal-2001-stall-warning-lightsStalling with warning lights and turn signal useELECTRICAL SYSTEM162005-04 → 2019-121952026-10-06
2000regal-2000-recall-parts-unavailableEngine recall repair parts unavailableENGINE92015-12 → 2016-051992026-10-06
2000regal-2000-ignition-key-stuckIgnition key stuck in ignition switchELECTRICAL SYSTEM82009-09 → 2015-121992026-10-06
2000regal-2000-power-window-regulatorPower window regulator failureVISIBILITY82002-09 → 2008-101992026-10-06
2000regal-2000-engine-fire-valve-cover-oilEngine compartment fire and valve cover gasket oil leakENGINE312003-02 → 2023-111992026-10-06
2000regal-2000-ignition-switch-stallEngine shutdown with ignition switch or turn signal useELECTRICAL SYSTEM152005-10 → 2017-091992026-10-06
2000regal-2000-rack-pinion-steeringRack and pinion steering assist loss and bindingSTEERING122002-02 → 2009-011992026-10-06
2000regal-2000-air-bag-warning-lightAir bag warning light illuminatedAIR BAGS82001-11 → 2005-061992026-10-06
2000regal-2000-air-bags-no-deployAir bags not deploying in collisionAIR BAGS72000-04 → 2005-071992026-10-06
1999regal-1999-recall-repair-parts-unavailableEngine recall repair parts unavailable (campaign 15V701000)ENGINE282015-11 → 2016-072552026-10-06
1999regal-1999-brake-line-corrosion-fluid-lossCorroded brake lines and loss of brake fluidSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82003-09 → 2016-032552026-10-06
1999regal-1999-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fire and smoke, oil on exhaust manifoldENGINE402006-02 → 2017-102552026-10-06
1999regal-1999-intake-manifold-coolant-leakIntake manifold failure and coolant leaking into engineENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING92003-04 → 2007-052552026-10-06
1999regal-1999-power-steering-assist-lossLoss of power steering assist and rack and pinion failureSTEERING302003-02 → 2011-092552026-10-06
1999regal-1999-stall-with-turn-signal-ignitionEngine stalling when turn signal used, ignition switchELECTRICAL SYSTEM182004-10 → 2015-022552026-10-06
1999regal-1999-power-window-failurePower window motor and regulator failureVISIBILITY122004-07 → 2010-072552026-10-06
1998regal-1998-steering-recall-03v527Steering rack complaints referencing recall 03V527000STEERING382003-09 → 2015-043252026-10-07
1998regal-1998-power-window-regulatorPower window regulator failureVISIBILITY32003-04 → 2011-073252026-10-07
1998regal-1998-intake-manifold-coolantIntake manifold or plenum gasket coolant leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52004-07 → 2011-113252026-10-07
1998regal-1998-steering-rack-left-turnSteering rack loss of assist or lock when turning leftSTEERING262003-05 → 2017-073252026-10-07
1998regal-1998-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment smoke and fireENGINE322003-06 → 2019-073252026-10-07
1998regal-1998-recall-15v701-partsRecall 15V701000 repair parts unavailableENGINE162015-12 → 2016-043252026-10-07
1998regal-1998-turn-signal-stallEngine stall or power loss when turn signal is usedELECTRICAL SYSTEM142003-12 → 2014-033252026-10-07
1998regal-1998-heated-seat-overheatingSeat overheating and burn damageSEATS32003-06 → 2016-023252026-10-07
1997regal-1997-wiper-failureWindshield wiper failureVISIBILITY71998-01 → 2009-081412026-10-07
1997regal-1997-engine-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE172003-01 → 2019-021412026-10-07
1997regal-1997-steering-rackSteering rack and power steering failureSTEERING341998-01 → 2016-011412026-10-07
1997regal-1997-turn-signal-stallEngine stall when turn signal is usedELECTRICAL SYSTEM62003-12 → 2010-031412026-10-07
1997regal-1997-brake-absBrake loss or ABS malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82000-03 → 2014-071412026-10-07
1996regal-1996-upper-intake-manifoldUpper intake manifold failure and coolant leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING162002-03 → 2010-032302026-10-08
1996regal-1996-steering-rack-pinionSteering stiffness and rack and pinion noiseSTEERING142001-05 → 2015-022302026-10-08
1996regal-1996-brake-rotor-wear-warpingBrake rotor and pad wear, warping and vibrationSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC111997-04 → 2003-042302026-10-08
1996regal-1996-brake-pedal-abs-failureBrake pedal to floor and ABS failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC101997-12 → 2001-092302026-10-08
1996regal-1996-peeling-paintPaint peeling from body panelsSTRUCTURE62002-10 → 2008-072302026-10-08
1996regal-1996-air-bag-inadvertent-deploymentAir bag deployment without impactAIR BAGS101998-08 → 2019-102302026-10-08
1996regal-1996-fuel-pump-failureIn-tank fuel pump failure and arcingFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE51997-10 → 2005-102302026-10-08
1996regal-1996-engine-stallingIntermittent engine stalling while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING61997-08 → 2004-022302026-10-08
1995regal-1995-brake-rotor-pad-wearBrake rotor and pad replacement repeatedSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC111998-06 → 2004-041922026-10-09
1995regal-1995-intake-manifold-coolantIntake manifold coolant leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING42000-11 → 2008-021922026-10-09
1995regal-1995-seat-belt-retractor-buckleSeat belt retractor, buckle and anchor failuresSEAT BELTS61995-12 → 2005-031922026-10-09
1995regal-1995-airbag-inadvertent-deployDriver air bag deployment without a crashAIR BAGS111999-02 → 2012-051922026-10-09
1995regal-1995-airbag-recall-partsAir bag recall 00V171 repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS222001-01 → 2002-071922026-10-09
1995regal-1995-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal to floor and loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC71996-05 → 2003-071922026-10-09
1995regal-1995-engine-stall-power-lossEngine stalling and loss of power while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING101995-09 → 2014-071922026-10-09
1994regal-1994-wiper-switch-failureWindshield wiper switch and wiring failureVISIBILITY121994-10 → 2008-101362026-10-09
1994regal-1994-caliper-rotor-damageSeized brake calipers and rotor damageSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC51995-02 → 2000-091362026-10-09
1994regal-1994-driver-seat-breakageDriver seat track, mount and seatback breakageSEATS71995-07 → 2004-031362026-10-09
1994regal-1994-turn-signal-brake-lightTurn signal and brake light switch failuresEXTERIOR LIGHTING51998-10 → 2006-011362026-10-09
1994regal-1994-horn-sounds-unpromptedHorn sounding without driver inputELECTRICAL SYSTEM41998-05 → 2006-041362026-10-09
1994regal-1994-abs-brake-lossABS malfunction and loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC91995-10 → 1999-101362026-10-09
1994regal-1994-sudden-accelerationSudden acceleration and surgeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL91995-01 → 1999-101362026-10-09
1994regal-1994-engine-stall-shutoffEngine stalling and shutoff while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING101995-01 → 2004-021362026-10-09
1993regal-1993-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal travel to floor with extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC71995-09 → 2000-101082026-10-09
1993regal-1993-brake-parts-repeat-replacementRepeated brake pad, rotor and caliper replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC81995-07 → 2000-111082026-10-09
1993regal-1993-brake-corrosionCorroded brake componentsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC51995-04 → 2003-081082026-10-09
1993regal-1993-acceleration-when-shifted-into-gearEngine surge or acceleration after shifting into gearVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL41995-05 → 1996-121082026-10-09
1993regal-1993-seat-belt-failuresSeat belt locking, webbing and mounting failuresSEAT BELTS71996-03 → 2001-071082026-10-09
1993regal-1993-intermittent-engine-stallIntermittent engine stalling while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31998-11 → 2002-011082026-10-09
1992regal-1992-rear-disc-brake-corrosionCorroded rear disc brakes and caliper/rotor wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC221995-01 → 2001-081732026-10-10
1992regal-1992-seat-belt-retractorSeat belt retractor failureSEAT BELTS281995-05 → 2006-101732026-10-10
1992regal-1992-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission and transaxle failurePOWER TRAIN121995-03 → 2006-071732026-10-10
1992regal-1992-odometer-failureOdometer failurePOWER TRAIN51998-02 → 2002-071732026-10-10
1992regal-1992-driver-seat-trackDriver seat track and anchor breakageSEATS41997-01 → 1999-081732026-10-10
1992regal-1992-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal to floor and loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC281994-07 → 2002-031732026-10-10
1992regal-1992-steering-column-smokeSmoke and fire from steering columnSTEERING81996-09 → 2000-081732026-10-10
1991regal-1991-rear-caliper-seizureRear brake caliper corrosion and seizureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC301995-05 → 2003-072492026-10-12
1991regal-1991-engine-cradle-steering-lossEngine cradle bolt failure with loss of steeringSTRUCTURE201998-07 → 2011-032492026-10-12
1991regal-1991-seat-belt-retractorSeat belt retractor failureSEAT BELTS141995-06 → 2004-112492026-10-12
1991regal-1991-wheel-rim-crackingCracked wheel rimsWHEELS71996-08 → 2006-072492026-10-12
1991regal-1991-abs-failureABS malfunction and brake pedal to floorSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC211995-06 → 2007-052492026-10-12
1991regal-1991-steering-column-smokeSmoke from steering column or turn signal wiringELECTRICAL SYSTEM101995-10 → 2000-112492026-10-12
1990regal-1990-cradle-bolt-steering-lossCradle bolt failure and loss of steeringSTRUCTURE81999-06 → 2004-091032026-10-12
1990regal-1990-rear-caliper-corrosionCorroded or seized rear disc brake calipersSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC91995-02 → 2001-081032026-10-12
1990regal-1990-brake-pedal-to-floorBrake pedal going to the floorSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC61995-06 → 2002-071032026-10-12
1990regal-1990-wheel-failureWheel cracking and wheels separating from vehicleWHEELS31996-12 → 2004-021032026-10-12
1990regal-1990-seat-belt-failureSeat belt retractor and lap belt failuresSEAT BELTS31995-08 → 1998-091032026-10-12

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Buick Regal [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/regal
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_buick_regal_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Buick Regal},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/regal}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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