1996 Buick Regal Tires 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 tires 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.
“Vehicle has experienced several braking problems and failures, dealer has replaced worn brake pads, front rotors, and brake hoses, on one occasion, the hydraulic system completely failed, consumer has lost control of vehicle due to brake failure and has had property damage to vehicle due to running off the road.(daughter on behalf of mother)”
NHTSA complaint #563571, filed 2001-09“While driving front tire exploded, then drove off the road where tread separated from tire, and consumer kept control of vehicle. Firestone tires 205/70r 15.”
NHTSA complaint #866648, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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