1998 Buick Regal problems by component
302 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Buick Regal, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 76 | 25% | 78,750 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 55 | 18% | 103,051 mi |
| Electrical System → | 51 | 17% | 93,050 mi |
| Engine → | 29 | 10% | 128,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 27 | 9% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 24 | 8% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 22 | 7% | 99,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 12 | 4% | — |
| Tires → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.