1985 Buick Regal Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 1985 Buick Regal has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).

8Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Buick Regal recalls

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 88V014Jan 8, 1988179,390 vehicles affected

Structure

Recall 87V124Aug 10, 1987261,171 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Recall 86V030Feb 21, 1986135,623 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 85V114Sep 19, 19856,735 vehicles affected

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Recall 85V049Apr 29, 1985196,939 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield

Recall 85V047Apr 26, 198520 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Recall 84V154Nov 27, 198419 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 84V124Oct 10, 198410,359 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Buick Regal problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Steering1

What owners report

2001-05-03, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL NOT TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD. CONUMER HAS TO APPLY FORCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2000-12-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
CARBON MANOXIDE IS GETTING INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT WHEN HEAT IS IN USE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DUE TO DESIGN DEFECT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS PASSENGER AND DRIVER COMPARTMENT WHEN HEAT IS TURNED ON. SPECIFICALLY, CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS AT THE POINT WHERE THE HEATER HOSE IS CONNECTED TO THE HEATER CORE. *YH
2000-09-08, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
LEFT FRONT BRAKES ELECTRONIC MOTOR FAILED. YY
1999-04-21, Engine And Engine Cooling
NEED SOLUTIONS ON PROBLEMS. NO MENTION OF SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
1998-04-07, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.(OHIO TURNPIKE POLICE REPORT).

1985 Buick Regal questions

Does the 1985 Buick Regal have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1985 Buick Regal: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Structure; Vehicle Speed Control:Springs; Equipment:Other:Labels; Structure:Body:Bumpers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Buick Regal?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Buick Regal has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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