2000 Buick Regal Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Buick Regal, 4% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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 left turn signal failed to work reliably. Eventually, it did not work at all. Car was serviced by two dealers under warrenty. It took four vists to resolve the problem. A control computer was replaced. Apparently this repair caused my airbag warning light to shine. At this time I do not know if my air bags will work in a crash or if they will go off unexpectedly. Car manual states that either scenario may occur. Dealer service technician states that it will not deploy unexpectedly.”
NHTSA complaint #725826, filed 2000-07“The contact owns a 2000 Buick Regal. The failure mileage was 81000 and the current mileage was 86000. The vehicle headlights fail whenever using the highbeams. The contact stated that initially the highbeams turn off and the fog lights turn on, and now the highbeams work very sporadically. Speed is not a factor.”
NHTSA complaint #10190684, filed 2007-05, 81,000 miles“There are multiple problems with this vehicle. One of my main complaints is the steering wheel is becoming very warm to the touch. Next, the key gets stuck in the switch and will not come out, causing the battery to run down. Also, the signal lights have gone out and are not repairable and the electrical windows have gone out due to rusting and are not repairable.”
NHTSA complaint #10584484, filed 2014-04“2000 Buick Regal design flaw in the fog lamp component. The consumer believed the required bulb was either too hot ir the distance between the bulb and the bottom of the unit was too close and a hole burned through which allowed water to collect in the fog lamp unit and caused the bulb to burn out. The dealer refused to replace the unit and said it was not a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10081942, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- 10135219Apr 22, 2014This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 8 | 24% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 37 | 41% |
| 2012 | 33 | 36% |
| 2011 | 38 | 14% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 22 | 7% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Regal
42 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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