1993 Buick Regal Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Buick Regal, 8% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
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 metal frame mounts that hold engine up in the vehicle deteriorated, causing the engine to drop to the ground while backing out of a driveway. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10024904, filed 2003-06, 75,000 miles“Problem first occurred in july 1997. Sometimes the car's engine stops running for no apparent reason, leaving me in motion with no power steering or power brakes. Sometimes the car will re-start immediately, one time it took as long as several hours. Also, occasionally when parked, the car will crank, but not start at all. Sometimes the car starts after several attempts, sometimes it has taken for as long as half an hour. Several mechanics, including my local dealer, have been unable to diagnose this intermittent problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #700643, filed 1998-11“I have a terrible engine knock, and when taken to a mechanical shop they told me it would cost me over $4000 for a rebuilt GM engine, because it had to be replaced. Another mechanic told me the 3.8 is usually an excellent engine, and he'd never heard of onegoing bad with only the amount of miles I have on mine. I read that there have been several reports of this problem in the '93 Regal...can I get it fixed under a recall or something? I love my car and I am a nurse who takes care of a totally disabled lady in her home...I need my car back as soon as possible, but I can't afford $4000. …”
NHTSA complaint #700089, filed 1999-01“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 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 | 43 | 17% |
| 1998 | 55 | 18% |
| 1997 | 30 | 22% |
| 1996 | 36 | 18% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 12 | 11% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 15 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 9 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Regal
40 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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