1999 Buick Regal Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Buick Regal, 2% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 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.
“Engine explosion and fire vehicle was in my driveway engine off. When I attempted to start the vehicle there was a loud explosion followed by engine fire. Flames were 20 ft high. Fire dept was called but I was able to extinguish the fire with fire extinguisher and water from my garden hose. When the fire dept arrived the fire was already out. My evaluation is the following: the force of the explosion was so great that it split open/cracked the upper intake manifold (upper planum). …”
NHTSA complaint #10816262, filed 2015-12, 180,000 miles“The engine caught on fire no more than 3minutes after I parked the car. The valve cover recall was repaired in 2016. Car was running fine. I just happened to go back out to the car to get my cell phone when I saw smoke. I open the hood and saw flames. I used a fire extinguisher to out he flame out. Now the car starts but runs too rough to even trust to drive it! Why have the recall if it was going to catch fire anyways!”
NHTSA complaint #10953933, filed 2017-02“Weird engine noise , when switching the ignition switch sometimes delay, also dash lights and headlights also AC doesn't work and low oil , low air , and low coolant lights turn on even if all of them are full at the right level .”
NHTSA complaint #11289542, filed 2019-12“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 2000-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 21% |
| 2017 | 4 | 20% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology