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Electronic stability controlPart report

2002 Buick Regal Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
148,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Buick Regal, 1% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 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.

“Since the recall on the valve cover(s) been having ignition problems. The car 's engine stops running probably due to electrical problem or some other problem, eg ignition switch. Then it is difficult or impossible to start the car. After a start, have a hard time getting the car home. Right mow the vehicle is not drivable and in the garage.”

NHTSA complaint #10939299, filed 2017-01, 148,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201526%
201425%
201322%
201278%
2011197%
200458%
200211%
200111%
200011%
199910%
199711%

Other parts of the 2002 Buick Regal

Electrical system
36 complaints
Engine
33 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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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