1996 Buick Regal Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%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 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Buick Regal, 5% 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.
“Car broke down 2 days after I bought it, it broke down on the way to the shop. They kept the car for two days to fix it and I received it back. The next morning, the engine light was on, and it continues to be on, dan nelson network refuses to take the car back, and expects full payments on a vehicle that does not run properly”
NHTSA complaint #10069352, filed 2004-01“There was a popping sound when going over a seam in the road. Took to dealer, and they stated it was the torsion bar, six weeks later lower ball joint separated. If this had happened on highway someone could have been killed. There was no warning sign. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8009255, filed 2002-05“Four struts in and the car could not be aligned because an adjustment bar was bent and hardware was missing, bottom of car was scrapping. Specialist stated the car had been in an accident before, this was a program car, tires put on the car and the wheels do not line up properly. Dealer contacted, no warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #827821, filed 1998-09“Ball joints need to be replaced. 2 different auto repair shops informed me that they were in bad shape, and will result in wheels to fall half way over. If driving when this happens it can cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10058592, filed 2004-02“Consumer expriencing ongoing problem with braking system. Whenever driving a winding noise appears to be coming from the wheel, and when the brakes are applied the vehicle would jerk intermittently. Aslo, learned from an independent dealer that the vehicle's front end was shot, and needed major repairs. Dealer notifed, but no correction was made at this time. Brakes continue to give consumer problems.”
NHTSA complaint #832272, filed 1998-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 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 complaintsOther or unknown
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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