5.5
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,556 miles
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Consumer would like to receive information on the 1996 Buick Regal.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Other system
- Stuart, FL, USA
Other - oil leak - have been told by independent repair shops that it is either the cam shaft timing sencer or manifold with the cost ranging from $700 to $1200. Also the motor mounts need to be replaced. Tape player does not eject tape properly, been a problem since I got the car. Brakes - have had complete brakes replaced. Have been told Buick Regals are bad on brakes. Air conditionung cooling coil in front of raditor has developed a leak. Estimated cost to repair is $400. Have not taken it to dealer. I got the car used in 1997 with about 72500 miles on it.
- Fairview Park, OH, USA
Design of the interior contains a panel above the brake pedal that prevents a smooth quick motion from the accelerator to the brake pedal.
- San Diego, CA, USA
Due to design, top of dash board reflects in windshield which then reflects in eyes, causing poor visibility.
- Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Dash light comes on for no reason.
- Millbrae, CA, USA
Consumer complains that instrument panels are not standardized, location of gauges/radio controls etc. Vary from vehicle to vehicle.
- Rosemead, CA, USA
Engine warning light illuminated 3 times.
- Laguna Hills, CA, USA
- Dalton Gardens, ID, USA