Major Problems with 2000 Buick Regal Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Buick Regal

2000 Buick Regal AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 100000 miles

2000 Buick Regal FRONTAL Victims: 1

2000 Buick Regal AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 129000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Buick Regal owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a truck hit consumer's vehicle at 35 to 40 mph and none of airbags deployed. car had been to dealer	33 ~ 93314 miles
ENGINE i had stopped at store on way home from work. when i came out of store i noticed smoke coming...	28 ~ 83988 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while the consumer was driving he and his wife smelled smoke and then saw flames coming out of the hood.	25 ~ 57747 miles
STEERING consumer states the air bag light illuminates repeatedly.*jb ...	14 ~ 56912 miles
AIR BAGS the srs (air bag) indicator is on solid & will not reset. i researched the nhtsa office of defects investigation...	11 ~ 40858 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal slowly decends all the way to the floor when appling brakes. in normal braking a small tap would...	9 ~ 13002 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING * this is a copy of what i submitted to buick. they have yet to respond. *i have a 2000...	8 ~ 48150 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25 mph or more and both air bags failed to deploy. inter	8 ~ 6250 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING popping/cracking from steering column loose engine mounts replaced steering column/knuckle excess vibration/shudder popping/cracking noises from steering wheel undercarriage suspension... dealer	7 ~ 75145 miles
SUSPENSION popping/cracking from steering column loose engine mounts replaced steering column/knuckle excess vibration/shudder popping/cracking noises from steering wheel undercarriage suspension... dealer	6 ~ 34833 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i had stopped at store on way home from work. when i came out of store i noticed smoke coming...	5 ~ 108397 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL about four days ago check engine check light and oil light came on. i checked the oil which was fine...	5 ~ 90628 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY my complaint is my windows. my car will be paid off this nov. and i should have already filed this...	5 ~ 56941 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while the vehicle was being serviced the dealer discovered the tie rod was broken. (this was the third incident by...	5 ~ 11105 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my major concern is when i went to replace my tires today goodyear ls eagles i was told the tie...	4 ~ 65000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission "clunks" when shifted from park to reverse. hard shifts felt through steering column. entire vehicle shudders at 70 mph...	4
TREAD/BELT > TIRES firestone fr 680-02 tires (p215 70 r15) experienced tread separation consumer requests reimbursement for replacement tires. *slc...	4
BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states the glove box fell of the hinges hitting the passenger in the leg. *yd ...	4 ~ 80246 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM steering wheel gets extremely stiff after a couple of miles of driving. also constant stalling while driving vehicle. *ak...	4 ~ 44934 miles
WHEELS my major concern is when i went to replace my tires today goodyear ls eagles i was told the tie...	3
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the dashlights have failed on this vehicle. it is unsafe to drive the vehicle at night. the dealership states the...	2 ~ 155500 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1) all dash lights came on engine dies car quits running with no warning abs light comes on intermittently car...	2 ~ 100725 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1. no specific incident 2. left turn signal/day time running light constantly needs to be replaced (burning out) 3. many	2 ~ 10000 miles
VALVE > TIRES chrome wheels delaminating cutting valve stems on two of the four wheels causing air leaks. all four wheels are delaminating.	2 ~ 95194 miles
TIRES consumer states the air bag light illuminates repeatedly.*jb ...	2
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING popping/cracking from steering column loose engine mounts replaced steering column/knuckle excess vibration/shudder popping/cracking noises from steering wheel undercarriage suspension... dealer	2
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT severe rattle from front of vehicle at low speeds 20-30 mph over washboard surfaces. dealer replaced left front hub but...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION severe rattle from front of vehicle at low speeds 20-30 mph over washboard surfaces. dealer replaced left front hub but...	2 ~ 75000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when headlights are on dim they do not put out efficient amount of light. *ak...	2 ~ 40500 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2000 regal buick with low mileage didn't pass nh state inspection because of code p0440 evaporation emission control system. when...	1 ~ 137000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2000 buick regal ls when start car up then drive the car for about 10-15 minutes and all the lights...	1 ~ 150000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level...	1
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. while attempting to accelerate at 70 mph the speed would not increased....	1 ~ 130000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought i been taking it the dealer's...	1 ~ 190387 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought i been taking it the dealer's...	1 ~ 190387 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought i been taking it the dealer's...	1 ~ 190387 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought i been taking it the dealer's...	1 ~ 190387 miles
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought i been taking it the dealer's...	1 ~ 190387 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought i been taking it the dealer's...	1 ~ 190387 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought i been taking it the dealer's...	1 ~ 190387 miles
VISIBILITY the window regulators on my 2000 buick regal have failed. the driver-side window and the rear driver side window have	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. the contact stated that the passenger side front brake steel line extending from...	1 ~ 80000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. on april 26 2007 the contact took the car to a ford...	1 ~ 70280 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear suspension trailing arms used to keep rear axle in alignment failed the vehicle was becoming unstable on the highway...	1 ~ 72000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i purchased a 2000 buick regal gse 8/18/00 which has a supercharged engine. the car has been a great car...	1 ~ 117000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: the problem was noticed about a month ago. while driving the air bag light came on all the time....	1 ~ 22000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS (1) both rear seats safety belts did not operate (2) unsafe condition for passengers in rear seat and (3) took...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING while backing out of parking space turned wheel to the left. heard and felt "clunking" sound from engine compartment. vehicle...	1 ~ 87500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving 65 mph at night the headlights failed. dealer stated they could not duplicate the problem. *ak...	1 ~ 11190 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1. not known- no specific reason 2. drivers side seat heater 3. repaired under 3 year warranty at dealer- old	1 ~ 20000 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2000 buick regal design flaw in the fog lamp component.*mr the consumer believed the required bulb was either too hot...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at 83000 miles my abs system failed leaving my car without abs and traction control i think that at this...	1 ~ 83000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 20 mph the steering failed. as a result the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. *ak the consumer...	1 ~ 35000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving 20 mph the steering failed. as a result the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. *ak the consumer...	1 ~ 35000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving 20 mph the steering failed. as a result the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. *ak the consumer...	1 ~ 35000 miles
STRUCTURE trunk leaks floor board passenger side fills with water. gives false tire pressure reading warning dual climate control was inoperable...	1 ~ 71000 miles
PARKING BRAKE when the vehicle was parked on a hill the emergency pedal pushed to the floor and vehicle rolled backwards. dealer	1 ~ 50000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING * this is a copy of what i submitted to buick. they have yet to respond. *i have a 2000...	1 ~ 58000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY my major concern is when i went to replace my tires today goodyear ls eagles i was told the tie...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in rear end collison that caused a collision with car in front. upon impact driver's side and	1
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer complained that windshield wipers failed to operate majority of the time they worked only on random basis. consumer has...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the left turn signal failed to work reliably. eventually it did not work at all. car was serviced by two...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the left turn signal failed to work reliably. eventually it did not work at all. car was serviced by two...	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM negative cable on battery keeps loosening causing battery to die. *ak ...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS severe brake rotor distortion (all four wheels). resurface of rotors failed to correct. dealer replaced all four rotors and all...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wipers failed.*jb...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the drivers side rearview mirror is smaller than the passenger side mirror this difference decreases the viewing area and increases	1

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