1988 Buick Regal service brakes, hydraulic problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1988 Buick Regal — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1988 buick regal. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle struck a guardrail and was destroyed. The contact sustained neck injuries and a police report was filed. She thought the vehicle had antilock brakes, but realized it did not after the crash occurred. The contact…”
filed Jan 22, 2009
“Tl*- the contact owns a 1988 buick regal which she purchased recently. The odometer on the vehicle did not work. The contact claimed that the dealer did not inspect the vehicles before they sold them. They repaired the rear brakes, and the driver's side front brakes, but the brakes were still not…”
filed Mar 28, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Regal | 7 | 35% |
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Regal | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Regal | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 Regal | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 Regal | 23 | 9% |
| 1998 Regal | 24 | 8% |
| 1997 Regal | 8 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.