1998 Buick Regal Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 302 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Buick Regal, 2% of the 302 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.
“Both rear shoulder belts get twisted when retracting-which cause retractor to bind-hang up internally/just like on 98-99 olds intrigue. Same basic design as on Regal and grand prix and other Buick models-have same condition/olds came out with recall to install guide-to keep belt from getting twisted. Buick customer assit stated no future recall in the works for Buick. Why not????”
NHTSA complaint #739025, filed 2001-01“Buckle assembly for drivers front/left restraint system fails to stay latched and secure. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #898203, filed 2001-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 30 | 21% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Regal
76 complaintsEngine cooling
55 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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