2003 Buick Regal engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 36 complaints for the 2003 Buick Regal, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 146,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 146,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 12 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v118000, NHTSA action number ea07008 (engine and engine cooling). The failure occurred before the vehicle could be taken to the dealer. While driving 35 MPH, the driver noticed smoke coming out of the dashboard. She pulled the vehicle over and it burst into flames seconds later. The fire department extinguished the fire, but they stated that the vehicle should not have caught fire so easily.
Engine died while signaling a left turn going about 45 MPH. Almost rear ended. Changed ignition switch module. No repeat recurrence.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Buick Regal
- Electrical system 37 complaints