Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Seat Belts:front:retractor — runs 3.6× the fleet median for that category across the 345 model-years tracked on this site.
144Complaints
2Recalls
11Crashes
5Fires
11Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Seat Belts:front:retractor (11.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 345 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Seat Belts:front:retractor
17 · 11.8%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
15 · 10.4%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
12 · 8.3%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
11 · 7.6%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
9 · 6.2%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
8 · 5.6%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR17 · 11.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP15 · 10.4%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC12 · 8.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS11 · 7.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR9 · 6.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER8 · 5.6%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7 · 4.9%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING5 · 3.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER5 · 3.5%
POWER TRAIN5 · 3.5%
Percentages are the share of the 144 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS RELEASE FROM THE RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE.”NHTSA complaint 864525 — filed 06/29/2000 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
“DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER RESTRAINT DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER. BELT JUST DANGLES, AND WILL NOT RETRACT TO A PROPER FIT. THE…”NHTSA complaint 854461 — filed 12/28/1999 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
“PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *ADJ”NHTSA complaint 840972 — filed 06/23/1999 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Buick Regal?
Seat belts:front:retractor issues are the most-reported category, cited in 17 of 144 NHTSA complaints (11.8%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (15), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc (12), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1992 Buick Regal have?
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1992 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 95V152000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Buick Regal's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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