1996 Buick Regal suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Buick Regal — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer was having a problem with his vehicle making a dragging/spinning type noise. He stated it sounded as if it was not connecting with something in the drive line. He also stated he went to the computer and looked his type vehicle up and read that this year vehicle has a problem with the…”
filed Sep 7, 2004
“Car broke down 2 days after I bought it, it broke down on the way to the shop. They kept the car for two days to fix it and I received it back. The next morning, the engine light was on, and it continues to be on, dan nelson network refuses to take the car back, and expects full payments on a…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Regal | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Regal | 11 | 12% |
| 2011 Regal | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Regal | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Regal | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Regal | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 Regal | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.