WheelsPart report
1988 Buick Regal Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%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 4 complaints about the wheels of the 1988 Buick Regal, 3% of the 123 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 95V115000Jun 5, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Buick Regal 1988–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990 +1 more
- 94V041000Mar 28, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Buick Regal 1988–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990 +1 more
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
68 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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