2000 Buick Regal vs 2000 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Buick Regal | 2000 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 184 | 1,183 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 337 | 253 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 100 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,579 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 454 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 171 |
| Power Train | 4 | 201 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 65 |
| Structure | 6 | 83 |
| Suspension | 9 | 64 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 64 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 56 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 59 |
| Stalling | 12 | 48 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 75 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 33 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 24 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 13 |
2000 Buick Regal
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.