1989 Buick Regal Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 14%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Buick Regal, 14% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated while driving under 10 MPH, the engine fell out from under the vehicle. This occurred in front of the contact's residence and the contact determined the rear cradle bolt broke and repaired the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 97v058000, regarding the structure. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10154623, filed 2006-04, 80,000 miles“Consumer took vehicle into dealer to have recall 00v189000 repairs concerning rear cradle bolts. Dealer denied recall repairs due to vehicle being damaged/ rusted and had too many miles. Dealer offered to buy back vehicle. Consumer was driving vehicle at time of bolt retainer failure, vehicle went into a ditch.”
NHTSA complaint #898848, filed 2001-11“The rear crable bolts sheared off the vehicle while driving causing the frame of the vehicle to fall to the ground which also damaged the oil pan and separated the steering shaft, the driver lost the ability to steer and brake, the cradle bolts were previously recalled and replaced in 1997 (97v-058).”
NHTSA complaint #561283, filed 2001-05“The front cradle bolts pulled through the mount allowing the engine to drop and seperate the steering linkage. This meant total loss of control. The rear cradle bolts had been replaced on a recall by the local dealer just 7 months before with no mention of the front bolts needing to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #711867, filed 1999-09“While driving to work heard a loud noise. Pulled into a local store and steering wheel was hard to move. Looked up under the frame, and saw that frame separated from the body of the car. Consumer lost control due to the cradle bolts pulling through the rusted out frame.”
NHTSA complaint #852900, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 00V189000Jul 11, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine…Covers: Buick Regal 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988–1990 +2 more
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Buick Regal 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 15 | 14% |
| 1988 | 17 | 14% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1989 Buick Regal
54 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 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 28, 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