Major Problems with 2004 Buick Regal Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Buick Regal

2004 Buick Regal AIR BAGS

2004 Buick Regal SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mileage: 25000 miles

2004 Buick Regal ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Mileage: 130000 miles

Browse 2004 Buick Regal complaints by category

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 complaint regarding air bag light & low tire light came on several times consumer had vehicle service and once off...	29 ~ 72162 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. the contact stated that the ignition module failed causing the vehicle to...	18 ~ 61871 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. the contact smelled a burning odor in her vehicle while it was idling...	6 ~ 37242 miles
STEERING 1st time vehicle wheels and steering completely locked up when making a right turn blocking traffic and had to be...	5 ~ 50200 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1st time vehicle wheels and steering completely locked up when making a right turn blocking traffic and had to be...	5 ~ 90665 miles
POWER TRAIN the first few times the vehicle lost power as i was braking for stop signs. the anti-locks activated the anti-lock...	3 ~ 86500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i was leaving work one evening and used my turn signals to pull out of the parking lot when the...	2 ~ 102672 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL today may 31 2014 i was driving and smelt a harsh smoke from my car. upon pulling over and turning...	2 ~ 60000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM first time my car stalled and had the ignition switch replaced was 15 months after purchasing it from a buick...	2 ~ 59762 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. while driving slow speeds all the instrument cluster warning indicators illuminated and...	1 ~ 48000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. the contact stated that the headlights failed to work. the multifunction lever...	1 ~ 114000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the first few times the vehicle lost power as i was braking for stop signs. the anti-locks activated the anti-lock...	1 ~ 129500 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the engine steering wheel...	1 ~ 120000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1st time vehicle wheels and steering completely locked up when making a right turn blocking traffic and had to be...	1 ~ 25000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING radiator was drained flushed and refilled with recommended dexcool coolant. then started to leak about a pint a day. dealer...	1 ~ 90963 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a april 2004 buick regal 3.8l v6 engine with a plastic in-take manifold. gm is recalling 1997-2003 but...	1
WHEELS i am complaining about the rims on my buick. i constantly have flat or low tires. i had a few...	1
TIRES i am complaining about the rims on my buick. i constantly have flat or low tires. i had a few...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2004 buick regal stops while driving. key was stuck in ignition and repaired at local dealer in macon. vehicle now	1 ~ 67129 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING complaint regarding air bag light & low tire light came on several times consumer had vehicle service and once off...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC complaint regarding air bag light & low tire light came on several times consumer had vehicle service and once off...	1
AIR BAGS complaint regarding air bag light & low tire light came on several times consumer had vehicle service and once off...	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION complaint regarding air bag light & low tire light came on several times consumer had vehicle service and once off...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the inside of the rear rotors rusted and as a result the car wouldn't stop. this is the consumers fifth...	1 ~ 21000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers failed to come on. driver contacted and drove to the dealer for	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY front defroster ineffective. with the engine at operating temps if car turned off to go into a store when returned...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at lower speed consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. vehicle was taken to the dealership	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING while driving at lower speed consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. vehicle was taken to the dealership	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM comments: safety issue: in an emergency situation where i need my horn to sound i have difficulty finding the "right"...	1

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