1998 Buick Regal power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Buick Regal — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving I smelled smoke then I seen smoke I got out the car seen small fire under the car then it exploded into a ball of fire. *tr”
filed Aug 13, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. While driving 1-5 mph, the vehicle would constantly stall. In addition, the vehicle stalled while driving in reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off when the check engine light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after…”
filed Jan 16, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 Regal | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Regal | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 Regal | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 Regal | 39 | 14% |
| 2004 Regal | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Regal | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 11 | 6% |
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.