1990 Buick REGAL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
56 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
125,538 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 56 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 35 | 62.5% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 10.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 4; Structure: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 54 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 29; 1996: 9; 2000: 6; 2001: 5; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2007: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10015824 · 2003-04-14 (April 14, 2003)
AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS WAS COMPLETED, THE STEERING FAILED. RECALL #00 V 189 000. *JB AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS WAS COMPLETED, THE STEERING FAILED. RECALL #00 V 189 000. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT ON BRAKES-CONSUMER'S BRAKES FAILED AFTER THE CLASS ACTION SUIT.*MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030063 · 2017-09-26 (September 26, 2017)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY SIGNAL LEVER DO NOT WORK EXCEPT BY HOLDING LEVER IN CERTAIN POSITIONS: I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNAL LEVER L UP, TURN SIGNALS SWITCH LEVER UP, HIGH BEAMS NO GO ETC. ALL THE TIME.
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030063 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081463 · 2004-09-28 (September 28, 2004)
THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE AND THE CRADLE SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS TO SEPARATE AND FALL OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. THIS WOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED IF CORROSIVE RESTRAINT PARTS WERE USED WHEN THE REAR CRADLE BOLT RECALL 97V058000 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, PER THE DEALERSHIP.*AK A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FRONT AND REAR CRADLE BOLTS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO FIND OUT WHEN OR IF THE BOLTS WERE EVER REPLACED. THE R…
Owner-reported narrative. 147,076 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081463 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484548 · 1995-07-27 (July 27, 1995)
REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 860901 · 2000-04-25 (April 25, 2000)
WHILE TRAVELING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE STALLED/SURGED AND IDLED TO HIGH RPMS. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES HAVE TO BE DEPRESSED MOST OF TRAVELING. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 860901 at NHTSA ↗