1997 Buick Regal Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,214miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Buick Regal, 5% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,214 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 air bag sensor light came on and stayed on without warning. The dealer stated the air bag module needs to be replaced. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10097117, filed 2004-10, 101,214 miles“Passenger's side airbag console is rising up. Manufacturer has issued TSB for defect. The dealer firts installed a cover for the air bag but the clip holding the cover was removed during second service. The consumer was very much concerned about air bag being exposed because it could cause premature deployment, non deployment or deterioration.”
NHTSA complaint #876667, filed 2000-12“Consumer was driving 30mph going uphill when airbag deployed without warning. Consumer couldnot see what caused a crash, and consumer hit guardrail on right front side of vehicle. One injury. Vehicle at dealer, and dealer had no way to tell why airbag deployed without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #890712, filed 2001-06“The vehicles horn starts to blow on its own. Took to a mechanic and they replaced the whole airbag system. September 2002 consumer recieved a recall letter the airbag sysyem. System had been replaced. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023110, filed 2002-11“The contact owned a 1997 Buick Regal. While driving at low speeds in a parking lot, the driver side of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10909953, filed 2016-09Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2015 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 21 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 28% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Regal
37 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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