1996 Buick Regal steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Buick Regal — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1996 buick regal. Consumer stated the power steering was not crimped properly. The ball bearing went through the gear box which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crashed. The consumer discovered there was a recall, on the steering. However, he was informed his vehicle was not…”
filed Feb 3, 2015
“There is a severe problem with the steering. We brought the vehicle to a garage and we were told that there is a recall on the vehicle to correct the rack and pinion steering. We called buick and were told that the recall is vin specific and that our vin was not recalled. We were advised by buick…”
filed Jul 3, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION…Campaign 03V527000 · Dec 11, 2003
Steering problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Regal | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 Regal | 10 | 24% |
| 2015 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Regal | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 Regal | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Regal | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 Regal | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 Regal | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 Regal | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.