1998 Buick Regal engine problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 1998 Buick Regal — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On my way home from purchasing the vehicle, the car began to lose power and i noticed black smoke though the rear view mirror. Another driver signaled me down, so I pulled over and realized my car was on fire. The fire was in the engine compartment from what appeared to be the exhaust manifold…”
filed Mar 10, 2022
“Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated while her husband was idle at a guard shaft, when she saw smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The driver moved forward away from the guard shaft and parked the vehicle. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The…”
filed Jul 30, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V118000 · Mar 12, 2008
Engine problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 5 | 26% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 9 | 27% |
| 2014 Regal | 9 | 24% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 Regal | 21 | 23% |
| 2011 Regal | 108 | 39% |
| 2004 Regal | 18 | 27% |
| 2003 Regal | 26 | 26% |
| 2002 Regal | 33 | 28% |
| 2001 Regal | 52 | 28% |
| 2000 Regal | 28 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.