MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Regal

● Typical for this model
1992 Buick Regal
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:22:49.320Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Regal Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 25 complaints 1987 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 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 279 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 2020
1992: 145 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
2011279
201292
201391
201438
201533
201641
201720
201819
201919
20202

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 47%

47% of complaints: service brakes — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
SEAT BELTS 21%

21% of complaints: seat belts — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASH INJURY
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TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON FRONT SEAT BELT OF BUICK REGAL 92 DUE TO FACTS ONE -MINE BROKE DURING ACCIDENT FACT TWO -THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT DIDN'T LOCK LIKE SUPPOSE TO. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20061004

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TRANSMISSION DIP-STICK IS TOO LONG AND CAUSES A FALSE READING OF FLUID LEVEL! HENCE, WHEN FLUID IS 1 QT.(+/-) LOW DIP-STICK SHOWS FULL, EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031224

TRANSAXLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIP IN REVERSE GEAR WHILE GEAR LEVER INDICATED NEUTRAL, RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950601

VEHICLE HAD FIRE DUE TO TRANS AXLE COOLER LINE BREAKAGE WHILE DRIVING AT 20-30MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950530

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19911129 — power train

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 TRANSM

Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Campaign 91V214000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

I 19940812 — PE (closed 19941221)

CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES

R 19950907 — 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."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.

Campaign 95V152000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V214000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V152000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2015 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 2011 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Buick Regal reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Buick Regal is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Buick Regal?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Regal have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.