NHTSA — Equipment: Appliance: Air Conditioner Problems

4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,750 miles

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1998 Buick Regal accessories - interior problems

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1998 Buick Regal Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 092008

Regal 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Regal. While driving 1-5 mph, the vehicle would constantly stall. In addition, the vehicle stalled while driving in reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off when the check engine light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after it stalled. The failure mileage was 92,900 and current mileage was 92,988. Updated 02/15/08. The consumer has experienced other problems with the vehicle such as steering gear failure, which the rack and pinion was replaced. Air condition failure, transmission torque converter, which the entire transmission was overhauled. The ignition switch shorted out. The right front window regulator was replaced. Updated

- Horizon City, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 041999

Regal

  • miles
1 yr old fan replaced because defective, replacement stops working in six months leaving climate control inoperable again. Obviously poor quality parts are used when $25K car won't last six months

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #2

Jan 011998

Regal

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Climate control switch failed. Mjs

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 281999

Regal

  • miles
Recurring A/C, electrical system, and window vibration problems have not been resolved by the manufacturer, despite numerous attempts. Was referred to a Buick regional rep, who consistently lied about the fact that Buick was aware of these problems in numerous (maybe all) 1998 Regals. When that didn't deter me and the truth established, he attempted to use physical threats to get me to back down. That didn't deter me either. BBB arbitration process was a farce. BBB admitted that the vehicle was considered a lemon, but their resolution was to let Buick have the car for an additional 30 day period to attempt to repair it. Neither the BBB, nor Buick followed the BBB's own arbitration rules. Buick rep and arbitrator both lied during the arbitration hearing, despite taking an oath at the beginning of the proceedings. These facts have been well documented, and were witnessed by another person who attended the hearing on my behalf. Ready to start legal proceedings to protect my rights and obtain a truly fair resolution compensate for these defects. Also want to make sure Buick doesn't treat other customers the way they have treated me.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

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