1999 Buick Regal power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Buick Regal — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While attempting to place the gear shifter in drive, the vehicle jerked and began to shake. While the vehicle was on an incline, it failed to properly accelerate and started to shake. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The…”
filed Oct 5, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. When the vehicle was placed in park and the contact exited, the vehicle suddenly reversed backwards. The driver attempted to re-enter the vehicle, but was unable to stop the vehicle and was dragged backwards. The driver sustained injuries to the legs and…”
filed Sep 22, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 Regal | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Regal | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 Regal | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 Regal | 39 | 14% |
| 2004 Regal | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Regal | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.