2004 Buick Regal Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Buick Regal, 9% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485466, filed 2012-11, 25,000 miles“Driving down the road at 30 MPH without notice the car turned off with no apparent reason. Causing the car to loose power steering, power brakes, and rapid loss of speed in a busy downtown setting. This has happened 4 other times since then. We have read other complaints on forums recently and everyone who has replaced their ignition switch has not had a problem since. We would like this investigated because buicks are not on the list at this time for the national recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10576480, filed 2014-04, 130,000 miles“Today, may 31, 2014, I was driving and smelt a harsh smoke from my car. Upon pulling over, and turning the vehicle off, once started again the car's steering wheel would no longer turn (it locked up). About 4 years ago I was driving on the highway when the car shut off and the steering wheel locked up. I got the electrical system replaced. Between that time and now, lights dim on and off, at one point lights were flashing, the gas pedal began to screech slightly as of yesterday, and I can't leave items plugged into the cigarette lighter of the car overnight because the car will die. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595338, filed 2014-05“The vehicle began randomly dying while driving at speeds under 35mph or idling at a stoplight. This happened once prior to aug. '13, but the frequency increased. There was no indication when this would occur and no warning until the loss of steering and acceleration. As the frequency increased the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but with no service engine light, there were no repair codes to isolate the issue. They were unable to fix. The problem worsened and the instrument cluster began flashing randomly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584711, filed 2014-04“While driving at lower speed consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and mechanic replaced the bushings, and greased the rack and pinion.”
NHTSA complaint #10089610, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 24% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7% |
| 2000 | 30 | 16% |
| 1999 | 31 | 13% |
| 1998 | 76 | 25% |
| 1997 | 37 | 27% |
| 1996 | 18 | 9% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Buick Regal
35 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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.
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