1996 Buick Regal safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
14
complaints reporting a crash
16
complaints reporting fire
1
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 18 report injuries (21 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1996 Buick Regal vehicles were involved in 11 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
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