Fuel leak from the engine fuel injector rail supply line had a pin hole spraying fuel onto the top of the engine.
The worst 1992 Buick Regal problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes53
- Seat belts30
- Transmission19
- Electrical13
- Engine9
- Steering8
- Visibility8
- Body7
- Lights5
- Suspension5
- Seats4
- Acceleration3
- Locks2
- Tires2
- Fuel system1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Buick Regal
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
Recall number 95V152000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
- Risk
- If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the transaxle where required.
Recall number 91V214000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1992 Buick Regal
Defect investigations
Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
PE94063
Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
PE94048
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Buick Regal 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. tt
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. yc
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). tw
- Cold start rattle noise. tw
- Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline. sd
- ABS warning light is on. tw
1992 Buick Regal fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24-26 | 20 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 |
What 1992 Buick Regal owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1992 buick regal, everytime I open the driver side door, it burns the fuse for the courtesy lights, radio, cassette player, all interior lights. I am afraid it might burn the car.
My driver side window won't roll down.
Trying to find out if there was a recall on front seat belt of buick regal 92 due to facts one -mine broke during accident fact two -the shoulder restraint didn't lock like suppose to.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has had continual problems with the transmission. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times for repairs but the problem persists. The transmission was also rebuilt by an independent mechanic. There is a recall #91v214000 pertaining to power train:automatic transmission. The manufacturer confirmed that VIN was included in the recall but that the recall has expired. The vehicle also has continuous failure in the design of the whole brake system. Two mechanics confirmed that the brake problem is a chronic problem due to a manufacturer defect. The dealer and the manufacturer do not acknowledge the brake failure as a manufacturer defect.
When the vehicle was on a hoist for a transmission replacement the sub frame fell down. The sub frame was not welded properly at the factory. Dealer has been informed of the problem, and claims that there is no recall on this vehicle.
Upon acceleration transmission fails to reengage in first gear when vehicle does not come to a complete stop.
Transmission dip-stick is too long and causes a false reading of fluid level! Hence, when fluid is 1 qt.(+/-) low dip-stick shows full, even though vehicle will not engage in gear. Many owners have towed to transmission shop for repair when all is needed is additional fluid. This causes unnessary costs (expensive, etc.) which most shops will charge for as high priced repair &/or installation of re-built transmission worst of all, the stalled vehicle can result in injury &/or death !!!
When getting out of the vehicle the driver put the power windows up. The child, age 5, in the back seat stuck his head out of the window while the windows were going up and became stuck. The driver got the child out of the window and resuscitated the child. *ak the window would not retract open upon meeting resistance. The vehicle had to be turned on to remove the child. *scc
Consumer states that the passenger front seat belt does not retract.
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Questions about the 1992 Buick Regal
Is the 1992 Buick Regal reliable?
Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 1992 Buick Regal, 3.8 times a typical Regal model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Buick Regal?
Brakes, with 53 complaints. Next is seat belts (30).
How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Regal have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and power train.
What year does the Buick Regal have bad brakes?
The Buick Regal model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (117 complaints), 1992 (53 complaints) and 1990 (43 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Buick Regal get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Buick Regal range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 24-26 highway.
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