1997 Buick Regal Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 136 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 equipment of the 1997 Buick Regal, 2% of the 136 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Rack and pinion assembly was replaced less than a year ago due to complete failure of power steering. The rack and pinion began making noise and producing wheel vibration while turning and eventually developed a leak. Rack and pinion assembly was replaced at my expense for parts and labor. Unfortunately, car is begin to demonstrate early symptoms of it failing again. The symptoms are increased noise and vibration while turn at slow speeds or tight turns at moderate speeds. I am not looking forward to replacing this again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049548, filed 2003-12“Turned air conditioner on, heard a rattling noise. Smoke started to come out of the front - passenger side. Stopped the car, opened hood and air conditioner compressor was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #753485, filed 2001-10“There was a popping noise coming from vehicle. Consumer took car to dealer. Dealer stated that air conditioner is leaking water onto cradle mounts, which have dried out and caused front cradle mounts to pop like there were going to fall off. The bolts of the cradle mounts were rusted. Power steering hoses rubbed againstthe brake lines, causing a hole in brake line and a loss of of brakes, dealer informed consumer that there had been a recall, 99v223, however consumer never received notification, consumer is concerned that the problem will occur again.”
NHTSA complaint #890285, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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