1993 Buick Regal Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Buick Regal, 9% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 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.
“The contact owns a 1993 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the door locks failed and remained locked when attempting to operate them. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 06/29/16 updated 08/03/16. Updated 11/23/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10864670, filed 2016-05, 41,000 miles“The battery was dead causing the vehicle not to start. All the doors locked and the manual override froze so that the driver could not exit the vehicle. After a length of time, the driver was able to unlock the doors with the door controls in the vehicle. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10039914, filed 2003-09“Consumer's parents were driving along the freeway all of a sudden vehicle began to smoke. They got out, vehicle was engulfed in flames, and it burned completely, even tires exploded. Consumer's parents were emotionally traumatized.”
NHTSA complaint #8004616, filed 2002-02“Vehicle would be parked, but the electronic door locks/power trunks and interior dome light will come on and off unexpectedly which may cause an electrical short and may result in a possible fire. Have not contacted the dealer. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #836036, filed 1999-03“While driving neighborhood speeds vehicle will stall and cut off on an intermittent basis. Dealer has replaced ingition module, but that has not remedied problem. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8001991, filed 2002-01Electrical 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 1993 Buick Regal
40 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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