Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Buick Regal has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10

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

0 recalls

2008 Buick Regal recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2008 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

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In owners' words

What Regal owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE INFAMOUS GENERAL MOTORS IGNITION-SWITCH RECALL AFFECTING MY CAR EVIDENTLY DOES NOT INVOLVE REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH, BUT INSTALLING INSERTS IN THE BASE OF THE KEY, ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE BUICK DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE INSERT CLOSES THE OBLONG HOLE AND LEAVES…
Complaint 10645028 · Oct 16, 2014 · 58,000 miles

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