1997 Buick Regal steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 40 complaints for the 1997 Buick Regal, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While driving at 65 MPH on the interstate, steering locked up making it unable to steer causing car to hit center divider.
After the dealership performed steering gear bearing recall 03v527000 repairs the steering wheel made a clicking noise . The noise occurred when making a sharp left or right turn and when in reverse.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Buick Regal
- Engine 37 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints