1998 Buick Regal steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 78 complaints for the 1998 Buick Regal, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 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 | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Defect which caused the wheels to turn to the right when making a left turn. The vehicle was intermittent when turning left at low speeds. The consumer's wife crashed into a parked vehicle. The problem recurred. The rack and pinion steering gear assembly was replaced. Recall#03v527000
Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearing failure. Consumer experienced problems with exerting more effort when making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the rack and pinion and the power steering pump. The consumer had to replace two front tires due to excessive wear and had to get a front end wheel alignment which was a result of a defective rack. The consumer requested reimbursement. The consumer was told his vehicle was not included in the recall.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Buick Regal
- Engine 84 complaints
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 30 complaints
- Lighting 23 complaints