Component Record

Buick Regal 1998 Lighting Problems

22 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 1998 Buick Regal - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V102000Reported May 15, 1998 - 149,342 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 149,342 vehicles across all affected models.

99V356000Reported December 17, 1999 - 411,880 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 411,880 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine84 Steering78 Electrical System51 Brakes32 Visibility29 Power Train13

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 October 30, 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.