1996 Buick Regal Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Buick Regal, 4% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,000 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.
“Other - oil leak - have been told by independent repair shops that it is either the cam shaft timing sencer or manifold with the cost ranging from $700.00 to $1200.00. Also the motor mounts need to be replaced. Tape player does not eject tape properly, been a problem since I got the car. Brakes - have had complete brakes replaced. Have been told Buick regals are bad on brakes. Air conditionung cooling coil in front of raditor has developed a leak. Estimated cost to repair is $400.00. Have not taken it to dealer. I got the car used in 1997 with about 72500 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10070438, filed 2004-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 21% |
| 2017 | 4 | 20% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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