Seat beltsPart report
1988 Buick Regal Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Buick Regal, 4% of the 123 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 90V054000Mar 14, 1990Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.Covers: Buick Regal 1988–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 30 | 21% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1988 Buick Regal
Brakes
68 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
68 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology