Hood Latch Problems of Buick Regal

Buick Regal owners have reported 2 problems related to hood latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the Regal.

1 Hood Latch problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 08/18/1998

While driving the main hood latch failed. The secondary safety latch let go. The hood flew up over the windshield, causing poor visibility. The hood/its supporting parts/hinges, and inside light were destroyed. Also, there was a dent put in the roof.

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2 Hood Latch problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

While drving the hood latch released from the lock which caused the hood to fly up, cause unknown. Please give any further details.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Buick Regal

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
4
Door Latch problems
3
Hood Latch problems
2


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