MYRModel Year Report

1987 Buick Regal

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1987 Buick Regal
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:48.113Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1987: 25 complaints

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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

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

17 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Brakes at times take excessive effort to stop car. Has happened several times without any warning and will then work normal again. This is a turbo Regal equipped with a power master brake system unique to these cars.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-01

Seat belts

3 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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The drivers seat belt did not restrain passenger in an accident. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-11

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Wheels

1 of 25 total reports mentions: wheels.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 25 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH
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Dt: the contact stated there was sudden acceleration while driving with the cruise control engaged. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and struck a telephone pole. There was damage to the driver's side quarter panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-29

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-11-25Power train87V168000 Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.

    Remedy: Replace the manual valve detent lever link.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  3. R
    1989-07-20Vehicle speed control89V102000 A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (Engine run on with ignition off).

    Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1989-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-22 Parking brake cable
  5. I
    1989-10-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-02-28 Cruise control failure
  6. I
    1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
  7. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  8. I
    1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure
  9. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V168000 · Power train
  • Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Buick Regal?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 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.