1992 Buick Regal Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Buick Regal, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“Door locks are very hard to turn when the key is placed in it. Consumer says that several keys have been broken trying to turn lock in order to to unlock the doors. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #834465, filed 1999-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Regal
54 complaintsSeat belts
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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