1989 Buick Regal Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%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 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1989 Buick Regal, 3% 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.
“I went to web site and found a list of recalls,I would like my car to be check out for these defects as I don't know if the original owner had or where.and the noises it makes scares me sometimes.if you could let me know,and where to take it I would really appreciate it.thanks! No safety defect mentioned. Inquires about recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #705740, filed 1999-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 21% |
| 2017 | 4 | 20% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1989 Buick Regal
54 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 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