1998 Buick Regal engine and engine cooling problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Buick Regal — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving into the driveway at about 5 mph, there was smoke emitting from underneath the hood, without any warning. The contact lifted the hood and the engine immediately burst into flames. The fire department attempted to…”
filed Dec 14, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact smelled an odor of burning rubber. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames within 15 minutes. The driver and passengers were able to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…”
filed Jan 12, 2015
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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Regal | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 Regal | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 Regal | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Regal | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 Regal | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 Regal | 43 | 17% |
| 1997 Regal | 30 | 22% |
| 1996 Regal | 36 | 18% |
| 1995 Regal | 19 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.