Worst 1998 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 36 | 1 | — | 75,320 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | 1 | 5 | 119,496 mi | |
| ENGINE | 29 | 1 | 11 | 655,917 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 26 | — | 20 | 108,390 mi | |
| STEERING | 23 | 1 | — | 95,173 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 14 | — | 1 | 166,250 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 13 | — | — | 86,333 mi | |
| TIRES | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | 2 | 73,167 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 135,071 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 9 | — | — | 375 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 | — | — | 58,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 7 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 115,875 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 | — | — | 74,420 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | 1 | 98,887 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 5 | — | — | 77,036 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | — | 68,232 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 4 | — | — | 65,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 4 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 49,439 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 173,097 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 208,104 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 1998 Buick Regal
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,007,112 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
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