AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Buick Regal

NHTSA data on file today

The 2002 Buick Regal has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 117 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. 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

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Electrical System 36 complaints
Engine 33 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 17 complaints
Visibility 7 complaints
Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
Seats 5 complaints

Of the 117 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 23 a fire; across all 117 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2002 Buick Regal

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