1989 Buick Regal Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%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 1 complaints about the wheels of the 1989 Buick Regal, 1% of the 106 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling about 20 MPH the right front passenger wheel separated from the vehicle, causing injuries to the occupant in the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #821715, filed 1998-02Related 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 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 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 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.
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