2000 Buick Regal Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Buick Regal.

19992001
Complaints
245
Crashes
19
Fires
35
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2000 Buick Regal Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:109,977 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
#228 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:138,333 mi
Fires:12
#325 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:96,246 mi
Fires:11
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Buick Regal.

Electrical Faults
33
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
109,977
Engine Problems
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
12
Avg Miles
138,333
Engine & Cooling
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
11
Avg Miles
96,246
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,677
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,205
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
39,006
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
50,000
Steering:Rack And Pinion
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,028
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
87,670
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
69,667
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
135,496
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,762
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
160,492
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
113,285
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,176
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Buick Regal

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,003,556 vehicles.

15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~1,003,556 affected

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?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Buick Regal has 245 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (33 complaints, avg 109,977 mi); Engine Problems (28 complaints, avg 138,333 mi); Engine & Cooling (25 complaints, avg 96,246 mi). 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 2000 Buick Regal?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,796 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Buick Regal?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Buick Regal include 19 crash-related reports, 35 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 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 2000 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,003,556 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Buick Regal?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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