Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Buick Regal has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 246 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V701000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V116000 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V118000 UNDERHOOD FIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V375000 GM/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP BULBS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V356000 GM/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V170000 GM/ABS MOTOR SHORT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 43 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 complaints
- Visibility 20 complaints
Of the 246 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 44 a fire; across all 246 complaints, owners report 7 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Buick Regal has a below-average reliability rating due to a significant number of complaints and recalls, particularly related to engine issues. There are 246 owner complaints and 8 NHTSA recall campaigns, many concerning engine oil leaks and steering problems. This data suggests potential reliability concerns, though precise failure patterns are unclear.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 100,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Steering | 90,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,800 | occasional |
| Brakes | 80,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine oil leakage
- Steering difficulty
- ABS warning light
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.