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Buick Regal 1988 Lighting Problems

5 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 1988 Buick Regal - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

88V040000Reported March 24, 1988 - 9,661 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 1988. The campaign covers an estimated 9,661 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes90Vehicle Structure18Power Train11Engine10Fuel and Propulsion System7Tires5
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.