The infamous general motors ignition-switch recall affecting my car evidently does not involve replacing the defective switch, but installing inserts in the base of the key, according to the service department at the buick dealer where I bought the car. The insert closes the oblong hole and leaves a small round hole; this prevents people from hanging too much stuff on the key, which can cause the switch to shut off. This is not the fix I've read about. Shouldn't the car get a new, redesigned ignition switch? *Tr
Vehicle safety record
2008 Buick Regal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Buick Regal with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2009 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Regal year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Buick Regal problems
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No recalls for the 2008 Buick Regal
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Buick Regal. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2008 Buick Regal
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Buick Regal: every year compared
All Regal years2008 Buick Regal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Buick Regal | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 536 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Buick Lacrosse | 251 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 218 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Buick Regal
Does the 2008 Buick Regal have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Buick Regal right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buick Regal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Buick Regal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 16, 2014 and the latest on October 16, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Buick Regal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Regal year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Regal years have the most complaints?
1998 (312), 2011 (280), 1999 (252). See every Buick Regal year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Buick Regal has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data