2001 Buick Regal Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,441miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Buick Regal, 4% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,441 miles. 3 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.
“During routine maintenance discovered that the front rhs steering spindle to tie-rod attachment lug had cracked through one side of the lug. Spindle is fabricated from cast aluminum. Fatigue crack initiation from inclusion or potential casting defect was apparent before failure. Part number and photographs of the cracked surface are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10463911, filed 2012-07, 50,000 miles“Shortly after returning from running errands, the parked car was observed smoking from under the hood. This was followed by flames fully engulfing the front end of the car, resulting in the tire exploding and schrapnel being launched.”
NHTSA complaint #10628068, filed 2014-08, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that water leaks onto the floorboard and the front passenger seat during inclement weather. When the water enters the vehicle, it saturates the entire floor. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer to determine the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 64,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10204394, filed 2007-09, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact noticed that there was power steering fluid leaking all over his driveway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they stated that there was rust corrosion underneath the vehicle. The corrosion was causing the leak and they stated that they will have to replace all of the parts that were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 19000.”
NHTSA complaint #10348708, filed 2010-08, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 15 | 14% |
| 1988 | 17 | 14% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Buick Regal
52 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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