1989 Buick Regal Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Buick Regal, 10% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car will randomly stall on me while driving. Frequently will start up again. Mostly, I have it towed. Garage can't find anything. When there it starts again. If we can't find the problem, we can't fix it. Also, stop lights don't work. Again a problem in repair. The engine stopping on me is a very great concern to me. Dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #707011, filed 1999-05“Consumer states while traveling 35 MPH without any indication vehicle engine fail from under vehicle. Vehicle was service technician notice cradle mounts need to be replaced. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022456, filed 2002-11“While traveling and without indication vehicle engine dropped, and consumer lost all steering and brake power. Transmission also dropped to the ground causing loss of steering and brake power, muffler breaking and water pump leak.”
NHTSA complaint #867136, filed 2000-08“Driveshaft pully that drives surpentine belt is half way apart, tore belt, caused loss of steering and brakes, nearly caused personal injury, no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #986183, filed 1996-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 | 43 | 17% |
| 1998 | 55 | 18% |
| 1997 | 30 | 22% |
| 1996 | 36 | 18% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 12 | 11% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 15 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 9 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1989 Buick Regal
54 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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