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1996 Buick Regal airbags problems

The 1996 Buick Regal has 22 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

22

Airbags complaints

8%

Share of year

8

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Airbags complaints by year

What owners report

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED TO MISS A DEER AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE BROKE THROUGH A GUARD RAIL AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THEN, IT FLIPPED TWICE BEFORE COMING TO A REST. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS BROKE, AND FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACIAL…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 21, 2003 · crash

Common questions

How many airbags complaints does the 1996 Buick Regal have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1996 Buick Regal airbags — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.