1989 Buick Regal engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1989 Buick Regal — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer states while traveling 35 mph without any indication vehicle engine fail from under vehicle. Vehicle was service technician notice cradle mounts need to be replaced. Please provide further information. Ts”
filed Nov 8, 2002
“While traveling and without indication vehicle engine dropped, and consumer lost all steering and brake power. *ak transmission also dropped to the ground causing loss of steering and brake power, muffler breaking and water pump leak. *yh”
filed Aug 8, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Regal | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 Regal | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 Regal | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Regal | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 Regal | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 Regal | 43 | 17% |
| 1998 Regal | 55 | 18% |
| 1997 Regal | 30 | 22% |
| 1996 Regal | 36 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.