CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Buick Regal has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 19 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (40 reports).
1997 Buick Regal recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 1997 Buick Regal problems
Problem areas named in the 136 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 40 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 30 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Visibility | 13 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Tires | 7 |
What owners report
1997 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NOTICE . CONSUMER WRITES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO PROOF FOR CAUSE OF FIRE. *AS *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *TT CONSUMER STATED DEALERSHIP IS NOW CLOSED AND WILL BE TAKING IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. UPDATED 12/20/18*JB
BUICK FIXED 3 RECALLS BUT WON'T FIX ON SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART BEFORE THEY CAN FIX LAST RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT, THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO WAIT FOR THE SECOND NOTICE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
1997 Buick Regal questions
Does the 1997 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1997 Buick Regal: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering:Rack And Pinion; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Buick Regal?
Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (40), Engine And Engine Cooling (30), Electrical System (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.