Ignition problems of the 2003 Buick Regal

Three problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2003 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the 2003 Regal.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. After driving the vehicle and shifting into park, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch properly. The ignition switch was in the off position and took more than twenty attempts for the key to be removed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not feel safe in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 39,000.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the engine stalled and the indicator lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle resumed to its normal operation after being restarted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The failure has recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was an electrical shortage in the ignition switch and as a result, it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. Updated 08/19/lj.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,350 and the current mileage was 51,000.




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