Complaints
204
Crashes
12
Fires
6
Injuries
12
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
#215 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 1 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Buick Regal — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Buick Regal reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1992 Buick Regal has 204 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Retractor with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (17 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (15 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (12 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 1992 Buick Regal?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Buick Regal?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Buick Regal include 12 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 1 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 1992 Buick Regal have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 Buick Regal?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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