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1991 Buick RegalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 200 owner complaints about the 1991 Buick Regal, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Regal median · #7 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20027 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Buick Regal has problems

200 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic1149
Structure202
Engine and engine cooling153
Seat belts142
Steering123
Electrical system122
Exterior lighting81
Wheels70
Power train71
13 other systems407

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1991 Buick Regal recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 00V-189 · Jul 11, 2000 · 713,435 vehicles

Risk. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 95V-152 · Aug 8, 1995 · 83,247 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 93V-145 · Sep 3, 1993 · 11,432 vehicles

Risk. IF THE COUPLING WERE TO SEPARATE AND AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 91V-005 · Oct 2, 1991 · 412,792 vehicles

Risk. WEBBING SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO BELTED FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANTS IN A HIGH ENERGYCRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Regal year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Regal median. How we score

'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Buick Regal safety ratings

1991 Buick Regal 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
10 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Buick Regal, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATIONEA00011 · closed Jan 12, 2001
    Led to recall 00V-189
  2. JACK FAILUREEA91049 · closed Oct 28, 1992
    No recall
  3. STICKING THROTTLEEA92024 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  4. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONPE91072 · closed Jul 8, 1991
    No recall
  5. FUEL LINE SEPARATIONPE93039 · closed Sep 14, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-145
  6. SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILUREPE94048 · closed Dec 30, 1994
    No recall
  7. CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKESPE94063 · closed Dec 21, 1994
    No recall
  8. STRUCTURERP01001 · closed Jun 13, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-189
  9. CRADLE BOLT FAILURESRQ97017 · still open
    Led to recall 97V-058
  10. ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATIONRQ99002 · still open
    Led to recall 97V-058
In owners' words

What Regal owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAVING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE…
Complaint 10191065 · May 17, 2007 · 59,000 miles
1991 BUICK REGAL SUFFERED ROLL BACK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT PARKING SPACE ON INCLINE LOST CONTROL. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A FENCE. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM WITH IT GOING TO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD AN INTERMITTENT SLIP AND WOULD…
Complaint 10117585 · Apr 6, 2005
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
Complaint 10006312 · Feb 4, 2003

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