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1997 Buick Regal electrical system problems

The 1997 Buick Regal has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

20

Electrical System complaints

11%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 1, 2013 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Buick Regal have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1997 Buick Regal electrical system — 11% 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.