Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Buick Regal has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 184 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 #01V109000 GM/SUNVISOR AIR BAG LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V371000 GM/SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V160000 GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL FILL HOSE CLAMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V143000 GM/REAR DRUM BRAKES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 35 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
Of the 184 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 30 a fire; across all 184 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Buick Regal has ten recall campaigns and 184 owner complaints, with significant issues in the electrical, engine, and steering systems. The presence of multiple recalls related to engine oil leakage and steering defects suggests consistent manufacturing or design issues. Limited data on long-term reliability hampers a clearer evaluation, yet the recurring complaints warrant concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | very common |
| Engine and cooling | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Steering | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine oil leaks
- Steering noise or stiffness
- Electrical failures
- Brake fade
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.