MYRModel Year Report

1982 Buick Regal

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1982 Buick Regal
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:27:04.674Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Regal Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 25 complaints 1988: 123 complaints 1989: 106 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 200 complaints 1992: 144 complaints 1993: 85 complaints 1994: 110 complaints 1995: 173 complaints 1995 1996: 204 complaints 1997: 136 complaints 1998: 302 complaints 1999: 246 complaints 2000: 184 complaints 2000 2001: 187 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 101 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 279 complaints 2012: 91 complaints 2012 2013: 91 complaints 2014: 38 complaints 2015: 33 complaints 2016: 41 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 18 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19834
19846
19859
198612
198725
1988123
1989106
199077
1991200
1992144
199385
1994110
1995173
1996204
1997136
1998302
1999246
2000184
2001187
2002117
2003101
200466
20054
20081
20091
20101
2011279
201291
201391
201438
201533
201641
201720
201819
201918
20202

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960725

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820218 — fuel system, gasoline

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DR

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19820831 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL INLET PIPE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE FLARED END LEADING INTO THE CARBURETOR DUE TO VIBRATIONS IN OPERATION. THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL INLET PIPE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign 82V080000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870422 — DP (closed 19870731)

82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V080000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Buick Regal reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Buick Regal?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Buick Regal have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.