1997 Buick Regal Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%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 6 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Buick Regal, 4% of the 136 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.
“Whooping sound tire blowout/ saw tread in rearview mirror as I was trying to get to the side of the interstate, I had my two children with me at the time. (tiresize: 215/70r15)( DOT number: tire size: 215/70r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #735308, filed 2000-10“Vehicle has a history of steering problems from ps pump to rack and pinion cost of repairs are outrageous. Most recent failure locked steering completely with my wife and 6mo baby driving at 75mph on interstate. Has had numerous other problems with oil seals, electrical, idlers going out. Serpentine belt broke dur to idler seized and shut down power steering while at 75mph in a seperate incident”
NHTSA complaint #755697, filed 2001-12“Consumer states front tires experienced band separation, causing steering wheel to wobble during low and moderate speeds under 50 MPH, the rear tires experienced cupping, causing a thumping sensation, michelin replaced all tires, the tires were goodyear eagle ls, p225/60r16.”
NHTSA complaint #564317, filed 2002-02“Consumer has taken vehicle in for service more than 15 times for vibration issues, attempts to cure the problem have included swapping the car's axles and multiple individual tire replacements and the installation of 3 complete sets of 4 tires, at all times the tires were firestone brand. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #553901, 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 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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