1998 Buick Regal electrical system problems
51 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1998 Buick Regal, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. While driving 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger also sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Prior to the crash, the contact's vehicle was leaking oil. After the crash, the lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel lights and tail lights blew out. In addition, the ignition key was running hot. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 212,500.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Buick Regal
- Engine 84 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 30 complaints
- Lighting 23 complaints