The 2000 Buick Regal's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 199 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

199

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

01V1090002001-06-04

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

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08V1180002008-12-03

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.

CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2000 Buick Regal has accumulated 199 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System27

02Engine And Engine Cooling27

03Engine18

04Steering17

05Visibility15

199 total across 1 model years (2000–2000)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Regal Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

16-17city

25-27hwy

$2,100-$3,050/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2000 Buick Regal ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Regal - Automatic 4-spd

21mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Regal - Automatic 4-spd

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2000 Buick Regal

30States

29%in top 3

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

ILIllinois

3110%

FLFlorida

289%

MIMichigan

279%

PAPennsylvania

238%

DEDelaware

186%

OHOhio

165%

INIndiana

155%

TXTexas

155%

MOMissouri

134%

NCNorth Carolina

124%

WIWisconsin

103%

GAGeorgia

72%

DCWashington DC

72%

MDMaryland

62%

MNMinnesota

62%

OKOklahoma

62%

AZArizona

52%

CACalifornia

52%

KY4

TN4

IA3

VA3

NE3

OR3

CO3

NY3

UT2

AL2

NM2

SD2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2000.

Buying a 2000 Buick Regal?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2000 Buick Regal a good car to buy?

The 2000 Buick Regal has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2000 Buick Regal?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2000 Buick Regal. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2000 Buick Regal?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $263 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2000 Buick Regal?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2000 Buick Regal, based on 199 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.