Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Buick Regal peaked in 1995, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Buick Regal
Coupe, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 18, 1995 to May 3, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year9879k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints92.3 times the median 1985 coupe
Severity index11.1Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1985 Buick Regal name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
9 recall campaigns cover the 1985 Buick Regal
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06E-043 | May 19, 2006 | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or… | Fuel system | 88,303 | Part replacement |
| 88V-014 | Jan 8, 1988 | Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup | Lighting | 179,390 | Part replacement |
| 87V-124 | Aug 10, 1987 | Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole | Structure | 261,171 | Repair or modification |
| 86V-030 | Feb 21, 1986 | Throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released | Speed control | 135,623 | Part replacement |
| 85V-114 | Sep 19, 1985 | Certification label located on the left front door did not include a required federal certification statement | Equipment | 6,735 | Repair or modification |
| 85V-049 | Apr 29, 1985 | Rear bumper may fracture during a rear end collision, puncture the fuel tank, and cause a fuel leak | Structure | 196,939 | Part replacement |
| 85V-047 | Apr 26, 1985 | Loss of bonding adhesion between the paint and the windshield opening area could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mile per hour… | Visibility and wipers | 20 | Repair or modification |
| 84V-154 | Nov 27, 1984 | Vehicles were assembled with front seat belt retractors which may not perform adequately during a collision | Seat belts | 19 | Part replacement |
| 84V-124 | Oct 10, 1984 | Tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels | Steering | 10,359 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Buick Regal
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
9 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 3, 2001SAN Antion, TXService brakes, Foundation components
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL NOT TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD. CONUMER HAS TO APPLY FORCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 887368 - Filed Dec 5, 2000Ware, MAHoses/lines/piping/fittings
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
NHTSA complaint 875970 - Filed Apr 21, 1999Metuchen, NJGasoline
NEED SOLUTIONS ON PROBLEMS. NO MENTION OF SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 705848 - Filed Mar 9, 1999Prior Lake, MNService brakes, Foundation components
LEFT FRONT BRAKES ELECTRONIC MOTOR FAILED. YY
NHTSA complaint 782013 - Filed Mar 13, 1998Failure Feb 3, 1998Toledo, OHGasoline
ENGINE FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.(OHIO TURNPIKE POLICE REPORT).
NHTSA complaint 532569 - Filed Nov 15, 1996Failure Nov 4, 1996Westbury, NYSteering wheel/handle bar
DRIVING HOME COULDN'T TURN LEFT OR RIGHT , SO SHE LEFT THE CAR BECAUSE SHE FELT THE STEERING WAS OFF. *AK *JB
NHTSA complaint 805090 - Filed Feb 12, 1996Failure Feb 12, 1996Hacienda H, CAFuses and circuit breakers
PHOTO CELL DEFECTIVE FOR HEADLIGHTS, GO OFF AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. *SD
NHTSA complaint 501588 - Filed Nov 21, 1995Failure Nov 19, 1995Brookline, MAVehicle speed controlCrash
RECALL RELATED, 86V030000, THROTTLE WENT INTO OPEN POSITION AFTER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE,IMPACT 6:00 POSITION AND 12:00 POSITION. TT
NHTSA complaint 975240 - Filed Jan 18, 1995Failure Nov 18, 1994ST Cloud, FLService brakes, Foundation components
DURING SUDDEN PEDAL APPLICATION NO RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. TT
NHTSA complaint 958813
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
6 NHTSA investigations on file
- PE90014 Preliminary evaluation, Equipment
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE
Opened Oct 31, 1989, closed Feb 28, 1990 - PE89145 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Opened Jul 21, 1989, closed Sep 22, 1989 - PE89104 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM
Opened Mar 17, 1989, closed May 12, 1989 - C89001 Investigation, Speed control
THROTTLE NON-RETURN
Opened Mar 6, 1989, closed Jan 16, 1990 - PE88027 Preliminary evaluation, Lighting
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
Opened Feb 9, 1988, closed May 11, 1988 - EA86025 Engineering analysis, Visibility and wipers
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Opened Aug 25, 1986, closed Mar 2, 1988
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.