Worst 1999 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 49 | — | 23 | 134,762 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 27 | — | 3 | 101,847 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | — | 13 | 110,975 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | — | 4 | 77,537 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 96,274 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 10 | — | — | 95,129 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 1 | — | 25,638 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 8 | — | — | 66,782 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 7 | — | — | 62,073 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | 2 | 76,950 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 1 | 1 | 80,495 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | 80,500 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 84,799 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1999 Buick Regal. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 1999 Buick Regal
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,003,556 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.
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1999 Buick Regal — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Buick Regal reliable?
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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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