Worst 2003 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 26 | 1 | 10 | 137,847 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | — | 2 | 117,723 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 8 | — | — | 116,162 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 82,370 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1 | — | 122,947 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | 2 | 169,905 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | 1 | — | 63,454 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 1 | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | 1 | 109,517 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 11,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 58,117 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 81,517 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 74,805 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 180,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 145,122 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 2 | — | — | 53,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 94,528 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 195,716 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 195,716 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 94,528 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 29,300 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 97,987 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2003 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.
Other Buick Regal Years
Wider context: See the full Buick Regal reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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