1998 Buick Regal electrical system problems
The 1998 Buick Regal has 52 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
52
Electrical System complaints
14%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“PARKED AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF; WAS INFORMED APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES BY THAT TIME. FIRE DEPT UNABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH EXTINGUISHERS, THE TRUCK HAD TO BE BROUGHT IN AND THE CAR HOSED DOWN. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Buick Regal have?
NHTSA has 52 complaints about the 1998 Buick Regal electrical system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.