1988 Buick Regal structure problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1988 Buick Regal — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1988 buick regal. The vehicle was taken to be inspected and the contact was informed that the rear frame was rotted. She was further informed not to drive the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 49,600.”
filed Sep 5, 2008
“Consumer received recall 97v058000 concerning cradle bolts. While pulling out of a parking lot at 5 mph vehicle suddenly lost steering control. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the vehicle lost cradle bolt support. Consumer contacted the dealer, who informed consumer…”
filed Dec 21, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE…Campaign 00V189000 · Jul 11, 2000
Structure problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 Regal | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 Regal | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 Regal | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 Regal | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 Regal | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 Regal | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 Regal | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 Regal | 4 | 3% |
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.