1999 Buick Regal Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,088miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Buick Regal, 3% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,088 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.
“The vehicle swayed left to right while driving, and the steering wheel was hard to control. There was a clunk in the steering wheel which caused by the undertorqued steering gear bolts. The steering shaft was loose and was replaced by the dealer. (see annotation - m. Jordan) . …”
NHTSA complaint #10014628, filed 2003-07, 89,477 miles“I called a GM motors dealer and they tell me that their is no recalls on my car, but when I looked on this site, their is 8 codes with the one recall I just got done not long ago!! I want my car fixed!”
NHTSA complaint #10884645, filed 2016-07“The contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would move inconsistently with the rest of the vehicle. The failure occurred while driving at any speed. The dealer stated that the front sway bar failed and needed to be replaced. The contact has been waiting three months to have the vehicle repaired because the parts are on nationwide back order. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 98,700 and current mileage was 108,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10233666, filed 2008-07, 98,700 miles“Outer edge tire wear and feathering/cupping on three sets of tires. Dealer refuses to help beyond alignment, states no problem found . Aligned and balanced all wheels 6 time since new, car vibrates through seat and steering column at all speeds over 15mph, difficult to control vehicle.( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #732194, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10018133Sep 1, 2005Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 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 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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.
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