2001 Buick Regal engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 84 complaints for the 2001 Buick Regal, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 42
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 42 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel tightened without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. Smoke and flames appeared under the hood. The fire was extinguished by the police and a police report was filed. The contact was injured, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed oil dripping from the engine valve cover gasket onto the manifold. The contact recently received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed were not available. The dealer informed the contact that the parts needed were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Buick Regal
- Electrical system 33 complaints