2003 Buick Regal engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Buick Regal — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. The contact stated that there was a presence of an oil leak which progressed without warning. The contact noticed a puddle under the vehicle. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer…”
filed Mar 10, 2016
“2003 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to drops of engine oil on exhaust manifold could cause an engine compartment fire recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available. *jb”
filed Feb 1, 2016
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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Regal | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 8 | 12% |
| 2002 Regal | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Regal | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 Regal | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 Regal | 43 | 17% |
| 1998 Regal | 55 | 18% |
| 1997 Regal | 30 | 22% |
| 1996 Regal | 36 | 18% |
| 1995 Regal | 19 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.