MYRModel Year Report

1981 Buick Regal

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1981 Buick Regal
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:55.248Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 25 complaints 1988: 125 complaints 1989: 107 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 201 complaints 1991 1992: 145 complaints 1993: 86 complaints 1994: 119 complaints 1995: 174 complaints 1996: 204 complaints 1996 1997: 136 complaints 1998: 302 complaints 1999: 246 complaints 2000: 184 complaints 2001: 187 complaints 2001 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 101 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 280 complaints 2012: 92 complaints 2013: 91 complaints 2013 2014: 38 complaints 2015: 33 complaints 2016: 41 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2018 2019: 19 complaints 2020: 2 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 25 complaints 1987 1988: 125 complaints 1989: 107 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 201 complaints 1992: 145 complaints 1993: 86 complaints 1993 1994: 119 complaints 1995: 174 complaints 1996: 204 complaints 1996 1997: 136 complaints 1998: 302 complaints 1999: 246 complaints 1999 2000: 184 complaints 2001: 187 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2002 2003: 101 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 280 complaints 2012: 92 complaints 2013: 91 complaints 2013 2014: 38 complaints 2015: 33 complaints 2016: 41 complaints 2016 2017: 20 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 19 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 25 complaints 1987 1988: 125 complaints 1989: 107 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 201 complaints 1991 1992: 145 complaints 1993: 86 complaints 1993 1994: 119 complaints 1995: 174 complaints 1995 1996: 204 complaints 1997: 136 complaints 1997 1998: 302 complaints 1999: 246 complaints 1999 2000: 184 complaints 2001: 187 complaints 2001 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 101 complaints 2003 2004: 66 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 280 complaints 2011 2012: 92 complaints 2013: 91 complaints 2013 2014: 38 complaints 2015: 33 complaints 2015 2016: 41 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 19 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19834
19846
19859
198612
198725
1988125
1989107
199077
1991201
1992145
199386
1994119
1995174
1996204
1997136
1998302
1999246
2000184
2001187
2002117
2003101
200466
20054
20081
20091
20101
2011280
201292
201391
201438
201533
201641
201720
201819
201919
20202

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1981-01-04Wheels81V009000 The steel used in some compact spare wheels is too thin. While in service the wheel may fracture, resulting in a partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Spare wheels will be replaced without charge to owners within 60 days of recall notification.

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    1981-03-09Suspension81V025000 The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.

    Remedy: Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.

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    1981-03-30Wheels81V036000 "Tx" Heavy duty wheels may have been manufactured with laminated steel. The wheel disc may fracture and the wheel and tire could partially or completely separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: The defective wheels will be replaced without charge.

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  4. I
    1985-11-27Engineering analysisClosed 1988-11-28 Brake backing plate

Buy-smart checklist

1981 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V009000 · Wheels
  • Recall 81V025000 · Suspension
  • Recall 81V036000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Buick Regal reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Buick Regal have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.