MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Regal

● Typical for this model
1992 Buick Regal
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:35.081Z

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
145
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 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 145 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 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 25 complaints 1988: 125 complaints 1988 1989: 107 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 201 complaints 1992: 145 complaints 1992 145 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 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 1986 1987: 25 complaints 1988: 125 complaints 1988 1989: 107 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 201 complaints 1992: 145 complaints 1992 145 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

1992: 145 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

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

Service brakes

47% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Seat belts

21% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-04

Power train

13% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2003-12-24

Transaxle failed prior to recall, causing vehicle to slip in reverse gear while gear lever indicated neutral, resulted in loss of control/accident/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Vehicle had fire due to trans axle cooler line breakage while driving at 20-30MPH. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-30

Electrical system

10% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-11-29Power train91V214000 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…

    Remedy: Replace the transaxle where required.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure
  3. I
    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 68 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V214000 · Power train
  • Recall 95V152000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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