1991 Buick Regal
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 201
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 10
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
77% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 201 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 125 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 201 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 86 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 174 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 302 |
| 1999 | 246 |
| 2000 | 184 |
| 2001 | 187 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 280 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
77% · 154 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Structure
10% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and door.
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
My 70-year-old mothers 1991 Buick Regal caught fire from the original exhaust pipe gases blowing against the rear bumper cavity. The plastic parts caught on fire and caused $1,800.00 worth of damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10
Electrical system
8% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and starter assembly.
Seat belts
7% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Federal authorities are investigating whether General Motors hid an ignition switch defect when it filed for bankruptcy in 2009,the justice department's investigation of the automaker includes a probe of whether GM committed bankruptcy fraud by not...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-21
Also filed under Air bags and power train
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first
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1991Complaint volume 201 complaints filed for this model year.
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1991-02-22Seat belts91V005000 Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.
Remedy: Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.
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1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
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1991-11-26Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-28 Jack failure
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1992-01-31Seat belts92V003000 The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.
Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.
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1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
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1993-04-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-09-14 Fuel line separation
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1993-11-19Fuel system, gasoline93V145000 The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.
Remedy: Install a new fuel feed hose.
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1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure
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1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
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1995-09-07Exterior lighting95V152000 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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
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1997-06-11Structure97V058000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
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1997-10-02Recall queryOpen Cradle bolt failures
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1999-03-04Recall queryOpen Engine cradle separation
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2000-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-12 Engine cradle separation
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2000-09-28Structure00V189000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
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2001-11-28RPClosed 2002-06-13 Structure
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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).
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 154 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V005000 · Seat belts
- Recall 92V003000 · Seat belts
- Recall 93V145000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 95V152000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 97V058000 · Structure
- Recall 00V189000 · Structure
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1991 Buick Regal reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Buick Regal is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Buick Regal?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Buick Regal have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.