1997 Buick Regal engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 1997 Buick Regal — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 buick regal. Consumer writes in regard to safety recall engine compartment fire notice . Consumer writes vehicle caught fire and manufacturer stated there was no proof for cause of fire. *as *tr”
filed Feb 28, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. While driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off. Approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle was able to be restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and…”
filed Oct 26, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V118000 · Mar 12, 2008
Engine problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 5 | 26% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 9 | 27% |
| 2014 Regal | 9 | 24% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 Regal | 21 | 23% |
| 2011 Regal | 108 | 39% |
| 2004 Regal | 18 | 27% |
| 2003 Regal | 26 | 26% |
| 2002 Regal | 33 | 28% |
| 2001 Regal | 52 | 28% |
| 2000 Regal | 28 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.