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Electrical systemPart report

2003 Buick Regal Electrical system Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
35%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
97,987miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Buick Regal, 35% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,987 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 03 Buick Regal ls will shutoff sometimes when turning left, or when using the turn signal. I can not find the paperwork, but I remember a recall for this about 5 to 8 years ago. We did have it addressed, but the problem has come back. Today's date is 1/9/17 and my wife had this happen again to her on 1/4/17 while making a left hand curve. She was not turning or using her turn signal. I only had it happen to me once while making a left turn using my turn signal. My mother also has an 03 Regal gs and also experienced this same problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10943795, filed 2017-01, 200,000 miles

“On multiple but intermittent occasions, when the left turn signal is engaged all dashboard warning lights flash and the vehicle stops running. I was fortunate in that it never occurred in heavy traffic, but it still represents a significant danger. On one particular occasion, it failed to restart and I had the vehicle towed to an authorized GM dealer who kept it for seven days but failed to find or fix the problem. Instead, they replaced broken and loose connectors on the fuse box. …”

NHTSA complaint #10396011, filed 2011-04, 47,104 miles

“My car has had issues with the electrical system. When I use my turning signals my car shuts off and I have to put in neutral and re start it. Also, the ignition issue is preventing my car from starting. I just had my starter replaced 4 days ago because I thought the issue was the starter even one it read okay I went ahead and replaced it since the issue was the car starting along with it shutting off when using the turning signals. I called in due to the recall to find out my car has a recall on another part that could cause it to catch fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10588371, filed 2014-05, 150,000 miles

“About three weeks ago we had to replace a faulty ignition switch in our 2003 Buick Regal. A week prior to that, it began to experience strange problems: the service engine soon and ABS lights came on intermittently; there were sometimes odd sounds during breaking and when using the turn signal. Then, one morning on my way to work, the car completely lost all power without any warning. Later that day it happened again. The first time it lost power, I had just put the turn signal on and slowed down to go around a car in order to get into my turning lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #10568894, filed 2014-03, 101,000 miles

“2003 Buick Regal grand sport on sunday june 22, 2008 my husband and I were returning home from chicago, il. While we were driving down interstate 55 I accelerated to go around the vehicle in front of me. When I stepped on the gas to accelerate, the dash lights all went red, and the vehicle stalled. It lost all power. This was very scary and could have cost many lives. I was able to get to the shoulder by coasting there. After sitting there in disbelief of what had just happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #10232318, filed 2008-06, 57,385 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019735%
2018316%
2017315%
2016615%
2015515%
2014616%
20133640%
20121820%
20117527%
20043553%
20033535%
20023631%
20013217%
20004223%
19994217%
19985117%
19971813%
19962412%
1995106%
19941715%
199389%
1992139%
1991126%
199045%
19891413%
198854%
1985111%
1984117%

Other parts of the 2003 Buick Regal

Engine
26 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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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