1991 Buick Regal Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 200 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Buick Regal, 6% of the 200 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, 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.
“While driving and going down a hill consumer smelled hot fuel smell. Gauges looked fine. Then, a couple of minutes later checked it again, and battery gauge was low. Consumer kept driving, as approaching intersection vehicle died. Consumer coasted to right and saw smoke. Then, cosumer left car, and there was an explosion with flames.”
NHTSA complaint #884198, filed 2001-03“Consumer has experienced several problems with this vehicle, brakes have been replaced 5 times, most recently the consumer was driving and noticed smoke coming from the left front wheel, calipers had been sticking and binding. Ecm failed and was replaced. Heater pipe was leaking and was replaced. Windshield washer didn't work right. Left and right lens covers replaced due to water entering them. Power door lock failed and was replaced. Left side mirror was replaced. Oil sensor was replaced. Left window motor failed and was replaced. Right front lamp replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #881639, filed 2001-02“While driving with lights in low beam, intermittent windshield wipers on, could smell and see smoke coming from steering wheel area, according dealer, short in dimmer switch/electrical wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #813335, filed 1997-06Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 35% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 3 | 15% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 | 36 | 40% |
| 2012 | 18 | 20% |
| 2011 | 75 | 27% |
| 2004 | 35 | 53% |
| 2003 | 35 | 35% |
| 2002 | 36 | 31% |
| 2001 | 32 | 17% |
| 2000 | 42 | 23% |
| 1999 | 42 | 17% |
| 1998 | 51 | 17% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 24 | 12% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1993 | 8 | 9% |
| 1992 | 13 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 14 | 13% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1991 Buick Regal
117 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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