2004 Buick Regal Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 53%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Buick Regal, 53% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The first time the car stalled was as I was approaching the stop sign.it stalled and the dash light all came on. I was able to re-start it after putting it in park. It then happened again the same as before I got home. The next day it drove normal for awhile then as I was starting it up again it started with a noise and the lights on the dash a lit up again. It seemed to run normal again. But a bit later as I was slowing down to make a turn into a parking lot it stalled again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377289, filed 2020-12, 98,296 miles“First time my car stalled and had the ignition switch replaced was 15 months after purchasing it from a Buick dealer. Beginning 9/2011 car began stalling at many and various times. I attempted to have this repaired - taking to my Buick dealer on many occasions and to my local auto mechanic making repairs as suggested and still my car continued to stall, most recent time of stalling - oct. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578984, filed 2014-04, 24,524 miles“Car died while in motion; everything shut off including power steering which caused me to sit in middle of intersection. Another vehicle came close to running into me. Mechanic checked everything and said it's a faulty ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10839956, filed 2016-03, 124,500 miles“The driver's door window master switch became inoperative. I had to replace it. You have a notice on the 2006-07 Buick rainier but the 2004 Regal should be on the list. I think the list involves several more Buick models. This problem occurred when the car was parked or in motion. In my case the window would remain in the open position whenever the ignition switch was on. I was not able to close the window. I replaced the switch myself as I did not know about the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10781397, filed 2015-10, 80,150 miles“1st time vehicle wheels and steering completely locked up when making a right turn blocking traffic and had to be towed after police and no one could release it. After having towed the vehicle to my home. I was able to release the lock and tested it before I decided to drive it to a gas station for gas. As I pulled out of the gas station the vehicle locked up again blocking two lanes of traffic coming at me on a 4 lane county road. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 35% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 3 | 15% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 | 36 | 40% |
| 2012 | 18 | 20% |
| 2011 | 75 | 27% |
| 2004 | 35 | 53% |
| 2003 | 35 | 35% |
| 2002 | 36 | 31% |
| 2001 | 32 | 17% |
| 2000 | 42 | 23% |
| 1999 | 42 | 17% |
| 1998 | 51 | 17% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 24 | 12% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1993 | 8 | 9% |
| 1992 | 13 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 14 | 13% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2004 Buick Regal
18 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology