1996 Buick Regal Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Buick Regal, 1% of the 204 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.
“While driving the main hood latch failed. The secondary safety latch let go. The hood flew up over the windshield, causing poor visibility. The hood/its supporting parts/hinges, and inside light were destroyed. Also, there was a dent put in the roof.”
NHTSA complaint #540256, filed 1998-08Latches, 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 1996 Buick Regal
42 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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