1999 Buick Regal Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Buick Regal, 1% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,100 miles.
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.
“(1) I noticed about 1 month ago that the left rear window did not go down, upon examining the left rear door I found that the electronics also did not operate the door lock and that door stayed unlocked at all speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10127364, filed 2005-07, 88,100 miles“I purchased a 1999 Buick Regal ls new. I have had to replace the front driver side and rear driver side power door locks in the past. My biggest concern is that I currently have the front drivers side as well as the rear passenger windows falling down with the power windows not working at all. I also have the front passenger window not working but at least that one window stays up. I fear for our safety due to the windows falling down at any given time. This has happened to my wife several times while driving. My wife and I are over age 57 with no children in the home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189660, filed 2007-05“Consumer has been unable to obtain a fix for recall for drivers side carpet which has come undone which can snag a females shoe causing her to trip. Nlm consumer states after several attempts to have the passenger side door lock repaired at several dealers and being told they could not repair the lock, several independent mechanic claim the problem is the automatic switch which will not spring the lock back completely to allow the door to be opened, it remians in the lock position, consumer was advised by mechanic they can not correct the problem because the vehicle is still under warranty…”
NHTSA complaint #550362, filed 2000-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Regal
49 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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