2001 Buick Regal steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Buick Regal — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving doing almost 50 when it shut off with no warning the steering wheel locked up the brakes were not working. The first time this happened I just let the car coast to a stop, the second time was exactly the same except I put the car in neutral while I still had a good bit of speed and…”
filed Dec 13, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On several occasions, when the vehicle was…”
filed Apr 6, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2000 Regal | 30 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.