Buick Regal
1997–2001 only
1997–2001 Buick Regal models have 418 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 129,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Buick Regal report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 1997–2001 only
Median onset: 129,000 miles. 2.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →Median onset: 124,445 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 145,000 miles.
Median onset: 117,000 miles. 2.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 165,000 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 157,000 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $690–$1,870 nationally.
Median onset: 136,000 miles. 6.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 135,000 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1997–2001 model years. See the full Buick Regal report for every year and full specs/safety data.