1992 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 38%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Buick Regal, 38% of the 144 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure. The air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.”
NHTSA complaint #827421, filed 1998-08“When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stoppingf distance. Dealer has replaced the brake system twice. Also, when consumer went to rotate the tires the brake parts started to fall off. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #844684, filed 1999-08“While driving vehicle about 10 MPH the consumer tried to step on the brake pedal for a light or stop sign. She had some problem to stop vehicle. The brakes didn't stop vehicle on time, the vehicle kept rolling. Vehicle had been taken to the shop.”
NHTSA complaint #818501, filed 1998-01“19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakes cleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressor and heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96 door stics in freezing rain- had to have door hadle and control rod fixed; 98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000 (?) ,front and rear brak pads and rotors replaced, rust on right rear side window. …”
NHTSA complaint #706773, filed 1999-05“Calipers will not come off the brake pads. Consumer is not able to change pads, and has to ride with warped brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #893495, filed 2001-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 20% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 12 | 60% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 10% |
| 1998 | 27 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 42 | 21% |
| 1995 | 42 | 24% |
| 1994 | 26 | 24% |
| 1993 | 40 | 47% |
| 1992 | 54 | 38% |
| 1991 | 117 | 59% |
| 1990 | 43 | 56% |
| 1989 | 54 | 51% |
| 1988 | 68 | 55% |
| 1987 | 17 | 68% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Regal
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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