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1998 BUICK REGAL Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1998 BUICK REGAL

2 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints

#10075715 | Fire
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK *SC *JB
#887606 | Fire
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY. HE PARKED VEHICLE ON AN OVERLOOK. WHEN HE CAME BACK TO VEHICLE TO START HIS WIFE STATED THAT SHE SMELLED SMOKE. WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE IDLED ROUGHLY, AND STARTED GOING DOWN HILL AT BOTTOM OF HILL. ALSO, THERE SMOKE AND FLAMES ERUPTED FROM CONSOLE. HE APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. VEHICLE WENT INTO MECHANICAL BRAKES, CAUSING HIM TO STOP 100 FEET. *AK CONSUMER AND WIFE EVACUATED VEHICLE AFTER STOPPING, ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *JB REFERENCED IN EA02-030

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 Electrical Systemignition 4 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 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
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