1993 Buick Regal: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 85 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (45% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 buick regal. The contact stated that the door locks failed and remained locked when attempting to operate them. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 06/29/16*lj updated 08/03/16.*jb updated 11/23/16.*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2013
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds under normal road conditions, the vehicle had permanent to worsening conditions with the brakes. The brake design was four wheel ABS. The contact stated the brake pads, rotors and calipers had been replaced twice before, but the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the VIN and again replaced the brake pads, rotors and calipers. The vehicle still had the same problems as compared to NHTSA complaint # 532762 about the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. The front and rear brakes were replaced. Updated 12/1/06. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2006
“When driving, the consumers seat back collapsed. The consumer was concerned that he may fall back with no warning and have an accident. The anchor of the seat was broken. *jb *sc *jb”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2004
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“While making a left turn noise was heard coming from steering wheel. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2004
“The battery was dead causing the vehicle not to start. All the doors locked and the manual override froze so that the driver could not exit the vehicle. After a length of time, the driver was able to unlock the doors with the door controls in the vehicle. Please provide further details. *ph”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2003
“Vehicle power windows rolled up while vehicle was parked trapping 5-year old child's head. *mr while parked in the driveway, the consumers five year old sons neck became stuck in the power window as it rolled up. The consumer was unable to remove the child from the window until the vehicle was started. The child couldn't breath, even after the removal. *scc *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2003
“Consumer's parents were driving along the freeway all of a sudden vehicle began to smoke. They got out, vehicle was engulfed in flames, and it burned completely, even tires exploded. Consumer's parents were emotionally traumatized.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2002
“While driving neighborhood speeds vehicle will stall and cut off on an intermittent basis. Dealer has replaced ingition module, but that has not remedied problem. Please provide further details.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2002
“Early dec 2001 ahd slow leak went to dealer and tire was replaced for cord poblem with another michelin x radila plus. Went on long trip and had bouncing effect and on return went back to dealer where same cord problem was discovered on one of remaining tires. Again replced with x radial plus.on second failure tire was seriously out of round and could have caused a serious accident at interstate speed of 65mph. Allowance granted by dealer(sams club) of 30% tread wear.was also advised by dealer that tire was discontinued which causes concern about the tire with 2 faiures in less tha 30 days. Was there a problem for it to be discontinued.*ak (dot number: unknown tiresize: p225/60r16)”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2001
“While proceeding at approximately 30 mph motor dies without warning at dealers suggestion, replaced fuel pump and filter, but problem persists, dealer now suggests replacing sensor that changes rpm when decelerating. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.
INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.
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Is the 1993 Buick Regal reliable?
NHTSA has 85 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Buick Regal. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (45% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Buick Regal problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 75,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Buick Regal have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.