#1
Electrical System
Reported across 19 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Buick Regal Common Problems
We analyzed every Buick Regal reliability report across 40 model years (avg score 79/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Regal Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Buick Regal year-by-year reports.
Affects 48% of years
#2
Body & Frame Rust
Reported across 4 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Suspension & Steering
Reported across 4 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Transmission (4T65-E)
Reported across 4 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Suspension Components
Reported across 4 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Transmission (4T60-E)
Reported across 3 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Rust and Corrosion
Reported across 3 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Reported across 3 Buick Regal model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
1980 Buick Regal65/100
A charming classic that demands consistent attention to rust, fuel, and electrical systems.
1981 Buick Regal72/100
A charming classic that offers accessible V8 power and simple maintenance, provided you confront its inevitable age-related wear head-on.
1982 Buick Regal65/100
A charming classic that offers accessible V8 power and comfortable cruising, but rust and early electronics pose significant long-term challenges.
1983 Buick Regal78/100
A charming, maintainable classic that demands attention to rust and system age for true longevity.
1984 Buick Regal72/100
A classic, comfortable cruiser that's generally solid if well-maintained, but age demands meticulous attention and a project-oriented mindset.
1985 Buick Regal78/100
A charming, robust cruiser for those ready to embrace its vintage quirks and maintain its simplicity.
1986 Buick Regal82/100
A durable and classic cruiser, provided you find a rust-free example and address age-related wear.
1987 Buick Regal78/100
A straightforward classic that's easy to own if you proactively address its age-related degradation and infamous rust.
1988 Buick Regal72/100
A comfortable cruiser from a bygone era, but prepare for consistent attention to age and well-known mechanical weaknesses.
1989 Buick Regal82/100
A comfortable, low-tech classic that can deliver long-term value if you invest in a rust-free, well-maintained example.
1990 Buick Regal78/100
A comfortable, budget-friendly cruiser that requires diligent maintenance to overcome its vintage weaknesses.
1991 Buick Regal78/100
A comfortable, affordable classic that demands careful pre-purchase inspection and a budget for age-related repairs.
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