10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,333 miles

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problem #3

May 082009

Regal

  • 115,000 miles
Was in fatal accident on May 8 2009 in des moines, ia. It was light rain that night and I made an attempt to turn a corner and slide right through and fence and dropped down a hill about and estimated 20 feet. The anti-brake system failed as well as the airbag not deploying is my concern. This was not the first incident. The one took place in December of 2009. A deer ran out in front of the car and the same thing happened I was they conducted an investigation, but was not informed to where I could understand. Now the case is with their lawyers who won't answer the phone.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #2

Jan 262007

Regal 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
At about 80,000 miles grinding noise in right front wheel developed, replaced brakes and rotors found the right front wheel bearing was bad and had to have it replaced. At about 84,000 miles the lifters were making a ticking noise that sounded like a helicopter, replaced the lifters at a cost of $1600 this was just one month after the final payment of the 5 year loan one month after the lifters were replaced the engine seized up needed to be towed and I'm told that the main bearing has gone bad and the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt.

- Croton On Hudson, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 272006

(reported on)

Regal

  • miles
Ltr fm (ca) re defective 2001 - 2003 Buick Regal ls & gs steering shaft, requests a defect investigation. The dealer informed the consumer it would cost $287 dollars to fix the problem. The consumer also had the brakes repaired on the vehicle.

- San Ramon, CA, USA