Your vehicle report
1992 Buick Regal
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 144
- Received Jan 1995 to Jul 2016
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract31 complaints · 22% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Front brake rotors warp and wear early16 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines13 complaints · 9.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #95V152000Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Recall #91V214000The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 5 fires, 11 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 15 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 144 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 31 | 22% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 16 | 11% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 13 | 9.0% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 11 | 7.6% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 6 | 4.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 3.5% | – | |
| Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails | 5 | 3.5% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 2.8% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 4 | 2.8% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 2.1% | – | NHTSA recall #91V214000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Turn signals work intermittently or fail | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 2.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #95V152000August 8, 199583,247 vehicles affected
exterior lighting
Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
NHTSA recall #91V214000December 6, 199110,141 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the transaxle where required.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1992 Buick Regal.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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