Major Problems with 2002 Buick Regal Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Buick Regal

2002 Buick Regal BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 135000 miles

2002 Buick Regal FRONT Victims: 1 Mileage: 44000 miles

2002 Buick Regal ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 1 Mileage: 62148 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE in dec of 2012 my alternator belt broke so i had my buick towed to a mechanic i have been...	31 ~ 80586 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the interior and exterior lights flickered when the consumer removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. *jb...	23 ~ 76866 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. while driving at various speeds the contact smelled a strong odor of fumes....	10 ~ 46199 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while driving at 60 mph the ignition switch shorted out and caused the vehicle to lose...	5 ~ 47258 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated the driver's seat heating elements were not working properly. he had not noticed any problems with...	5 ~ 93932 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the contact stated the driver's seat heating elements were not working properly. he had not noticed any problems with...	4 ~ 74675 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer requesting information on recalls for a 2002 buick regal. kb nm...	4 ~ 17097 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING turning on the night lights is not turning on the lights on the dashboard and the back of the car.	3 ~ 105833 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE original owner of 2002 regal with 38 678 miles. car erupted in flames after being parked for driven for 25...	3 ~ 77111 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was running sluggish. it was taken to the dealership who determined the catalytic converter...	3 ~ 77940 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle would not decelerate. please provide more information....	3 ~ 89580 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl*- the contact stated had numerous flat tires on the 2002 buick regal. the contact was informed by the dealership...	3 ~ 30700 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE eastbound floating bridge road st joe county michigan swerved to miss small animal exited right side of road struck a...	2 ~ 142500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM loss of lighting on instrument cluster and real tail lights. during vehicle start it was noticed that the instrument cluster...	2 ~ 120180 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION when driving in the rain the consumer noticed when turning the a/c on to help defrost the windshield from the...	2 ~ 28000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING headrest is made out of hard thick plastic and are not positioned correctly which could cause neck injury also when...	2 ~ 45000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC service vehicle soon light comes on after driving a few miles along with the "anti-lock" light and "trac off" light....	2 ~ 48475 miles
POWER TRAIN consumer stated the odometer is unreadable in strong daylight consumer stated the only way to read it is to remove	2
SERVICE BRAKES my car was in driving mode on the road in newark california and speed limit 35 mph all of the...	1
WHEELS was driving on a trip back and forth from mississippi was driving on firestone infinity tires sizep215.7015 had 2 blow...	1 ~ 138000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL since the recall on the valve cover(s) been having ignition problems. the car 's engine stops running probably due to...	1 ~ 148000 miles
AIR BAGS eastbound floating bridge road st joe county michigan swerved to miss small animal exited right side of road struck a...	1 ~ 135000 miles
SUSPENSION while driving on a slightly bumpy snow covered road in town i heard a "thunking sound" whenever i hit a...	1 ~ 130646 miles
VISIBILITY i have experienced multiple wiper failures with wipers stopping in upright position in drivers view. *tr...	1 ~ 85000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM loss of lighting on instrument cluster and real tail lights. during vehicle start it was noticed that the instrument cluster...	1 ~ 154360 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING loss of lighting on instrument cluster and real tail lights. during vehicle start it was noticed that the instrument cluster...	1 ~ 154360 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while turning vehicle off i was unable to remove key from the ignition cylinder. despite attempts to lubricate the ignition...	1 ~ 142000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY 2002 buick regal. consumer states vehicle has a safety hazard in which the rear view mirror dropped out and was	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. the contact stated that the headlights would shut off without warning. in addition...	1 ~ 77500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY driver's side mirror has started to 'bubble' and become foggy. car is equipped with heated electrochromatic power mirrors. hard to...	1 ~ 39500 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY poor visibility from the driver's side mirror because the mirror was hazed over. the mirror is on the 2002 buick	1 ~ 76000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 2002 buick regal - purchased new 11/02. power steering gear rack assembly failed 1/27/04 (19 030 miles) - gm replaced...	1 ~ 58892 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING electrical problems on 2002 buick regal $614 turn signal switch replaced because headlights would not come on also ignition switch	1 ~ 45 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was running sluggish. it was taken to the dealership who determined the catalytic converter...	1 ~ 95359 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rattle transmitted through the steering column at 22 000 miles. dealer replaced lower steering shaft under warranty. rattle came back...	1 ~ 57000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: caller complained about rotor problem. the rotors began pitting and started to rust. caller could feel the brakes not...	1 ~ 30800 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER re2002 regal [xxx] i purchased this car new from ken nelson buick dealer ship in dixon il. i have...	1 ~ 29489 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING re2002 regal [xxx] i purchased this car new from ken nelson buick dealer ship in dixon il. i have...	1 ~ 29489 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR re2002 regal [xxx] i purchased this car new from ken nelson buick dealer ship in dixon il. i have...	1 ~ 29489 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN service engine light came on. when analyzed by the dealer a transmission and a misfire code came up. the transmission...	1 ~ 65500 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE service engine light came on. when analyzed by the dealer a transmission and a misfire code came up. the transmission...	1 ~ 65500 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY bright sun caused significant impairment of visibility caused by glare from dash reflected into the windshield. *bf design problem involving	1
TIRES tl*- the contact stated had numerous flat tires on the 2002 buick regal. the contact was informed by the dealership...	1 ~ 32100 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE complaint received via e-mail. on a trip from florida to pennsylvania super charger belt broke on i-95 south. onstar directed...	1 ~ 36477 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complaint received via e-mail. on a trip from florida to pennsylvania super charger belt broke on i-95 south. onstar directed...	1 ~ 36477 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while sitting at an intersection another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle. this caused the vehicle to move forward and the	1 ~ 44000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when driving in the rain the consumer noticed when turning the a/c on to help defrost the windshield from the...	1 ~ 56000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE when driving in the rain the consumer noticed when turning the a/c on to help defrost the windshield from the...	1 ~ 56000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when driving in the rain the consumer noticed when turning the a/c on to help defrost the windshield from the...	1 ~ 56000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the passenger side windshield wiper did not work the dealership serviced the vehicle 4 to 5 times and replaced the	1 ~ 605 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states that rear passenger seat belt does not lock.*ak...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS headrest is made out of hard thick plastic and are not positioned correctly which could cause neck injury also when...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this has been taken to dealer/buerkle buick 3350 highway 61 st. paul mn. 55110. service tec refused to document this...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed engine will suddenly stop without warning.ak jg...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer had little satisfaction in correcting the "brake pulsation." *ph there were seven occurrences of brake pulsation while in motion.	1 ~ 6696 miles

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