1998 BUICK REGAL Electrical Systemignition Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1998 BUICK REGAL
4 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER ON 3 SEPARATE LEFT-HAND TURNS. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. *JB
ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. IT CUT OFF NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET TO MY DESTINATION EACH TIME I TURNED ON THE TURN SIGNALS. REPLACED BATTERY & TESTED ALTERNATOR BEFORE TAKING TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY DIAGNOSED IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE & REPLACED. NO LONGER HAVE PROBLEM WITH IT CUTTING OFF BUT THE SECURITY LIGHT NOW GOES ON & OFF ON A REGULAR BASIS. ALSO SLUGGISH WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS.*AK
#725349
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VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON FIVE OCCURRENCES NOW. EACH TIME HAS BEEN BELOW 20 MPH. THE LAST TIME IT STALLED, IT TOOK APPROX. 5 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE RUNNING. EACH ATTEMPT WOULD RUN THEN DIE IMMEDIATELY. THIS LAST OCCURED IN A MAJOR INTERSECTION, WITH ME OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC.*AK
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WHEN APPLYING GAS AFTER MAKING A COMPLETE STOP, ENGINE WILL SHUT ITSELF OFF,CONSUMER MUST RESTART VEHICLE .THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITIONS MODULE AND COIL. ALSO CRANK CASE SENSOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. A TRADE ASSIST HAS SINCE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED, VEHICLE REPURCHASED BY BUICK. *AK *ML
Other 1998 BUICK REGAL Problem Areas
Steeringrack And Pinion
36 complaints
Electrical System
33 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
13 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint