10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,667 miles

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problem #3

Jul 252020

Regal

  • 86,000 miles
07/25/2021 started the motor, in stationary in personal driveway, in idle it began to puff thick white smoke from the tail pipe and exhaust manifold in the engine compartment. Turned engine off within 15 seconds of starting the engine. Left vehicle off for 24 hrs, and tried to turn the motor back on and the engine seized and would not crank over. Tried 3-5 additional times to start engine, with the same outcome. Since this occurence vehicle has been left undriveable and still remains in personal driveway. Recall number: 240412

- Clearfield, UT, USA

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problem #2

Feb 202002

Regal

  • miles
While driving 60 mph vehicle completely shutsdown without warning. Also when proceeding from a stop vehicle will at times surge forward, cause unknown.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 111999

Regal

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While backing vehicle out it accelerated backwards into traffic. Took vehicle to dealer & was placed on diagnostic machine. Nothing found. Would only happen when in reverse. Been to dealer twice for problem & each time nothing was found wrong. Each time it happened foot was on brakes.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

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