3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,625 miles

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problem #6

Mar 142020

Regal

  • 230,000 miles
Every time I turn on my left or right turn signal it shorts out.... took to a mechanic and he did some re wiring and it worked for a little bit then started to happen again.... I don't want to spend a bunch of money on it anymore. What should I do?

- Great Falls, MT, USA

problem #5

Nov 152011

Regal 6-cyl

  • 1,750 miles
[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Central Falls, RI, USA

problem #4

Jun 012011

Regal 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1998 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice the consumer stated he no longer owns the vehicle as it was totaled in an accident due to being hit by a drunk driver. However, the consumer continues to receive recall letters regarding the vehicle.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #3

May 022008

Regal

  • miles
This car has had numerous problems, noted by many owners. Rusted paint over rear wheel wells. I cannot count the number of times I have had to get the turn signals fixed. I had to replace the ABS system this spring. Now I am told I have a cracked manifold. The heating display on the dashboard has not worked for three years: We manipulate the heat/ air by trial and error. I had a "check engine soon" light problem that required numerous computer scans, and would only be fixed for a month or two at a time. The window buttons are failing. The car drives well, but how much more money is it reasonable to put into" it has 138, 00 miles, and has been serviced every 3000 miles. It should be good for another 60, 000 miles. After reading the complaints, it seems I will only be washing my money. Is the cracked manifold related to the reported fires"

- Angelica, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 022006

Regal 6-cyl

  • miles
I own a 1998 Buick Regal ls. When it rains, water drips down from behind the glove box and onto the passenger floor. In one particularly heavy rainfall, there was 2 inches of standing water on the floor of the passenger side. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Regal

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cup holder between the driver and passanger seats pops out intermittently.

- Newport Be, CA, USA