1993 Buick Regal Reliability

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Custom Coupe (3.1L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1993 Buick Regal by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Electronic Control Module (ECM) and the Cam Sensor Magnet. Failures of the ECM apply to the 3.1L V6 MFI engine only and may prevent the vehicle from starting. Failure of the Cam Sensor Magnet applies to the 3.8L V6 engines only. The cost to repair the ECM is estimated at $134.00 for parts and $84.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Cam Sensor Magnet is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $247.00 (without a supercharger) or $286.00 (with a supercharger) for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensors. The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $39.00 each for parts and $78.00 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning		This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $100-$250 parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Cruise Control Brake Switch. The cost to repair the Cruise Control Brake Switch is estimated at $26.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Buick Regal by Identifix

	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.