Complaints
303
Crashes
23
Fires
7
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
#226 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Avg mileage:67,500 mi
#321 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 32 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 26 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 20 | 4 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | — | 107,428 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | 1 | — | 102,500 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
20
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,428
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,500
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Buick Regal — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Buick Regal reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1991 Buick Regal has 303 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (32 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper (26 complaints, avg 67,500 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (21 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Buick Regal?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,428 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Buick Regal?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Buick Regal include 23 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Buick Regal have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Buick Regal as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Buick Regal?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Regal reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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