Complaints
273
Crashes
19
Fires
22
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:17,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#212 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:113,000 mi
Crash-related:7
#311 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:110,950 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 | 4 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 | 7 | — | 113,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 | — | 3 | 110,950 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 74,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 1 | — | 74,712 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | — | 65,632 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 8 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 7 | — | — | 96,638 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 156,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 6 | — | 4 | 73,389 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 3 | 97,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | 2 | 65,520 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 6,450 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | 97,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | 1 | 22,025 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
110,950
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,500
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,712
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,632
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,638
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
156,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
73,389
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
97,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,520
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,450
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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