2004 Buick Regal Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Buick Regal, 3% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“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 contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the engine, steering wheel and brakes failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle suddenly died on deceleration. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operations however, the failure recurred five minutes later. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle body and ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,500 and the current mileage was 120,600. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610959, filed 2014-07, 120,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4 | 33% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Buick Regal
35 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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