Worst 2000 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 33 | 2 | 3 | 109,977 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | — | 12 | 138,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 25 | — | 11 | 96,246 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 79,677 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 1 | — | 64,205 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 1 | — | 39,006 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 6 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 8 | — | — | 55,028 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | 4 | 87,670 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 69,667 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 135,496 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 5 | — | — | 27,762 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 160,492 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 113,285 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 5 | — | — | 71,176 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2000 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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2000 Buick Regal — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 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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