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1984 Buick Regal

US · Midsize Cars

The 1984 Buick Regal is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder (GM-BUICK), 3.8L 6-cylinder (GM-BUICK) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 4.1L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.1L 6-cylinder (FFS), 4.3L 6-cylinder (DIESEL) CA model), 4.3L 6-cylinder (DIESEL), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (DIESEL)
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.8L 6-cylinder (GM-BUICK), 3.8L 6-cylinder (GM-BUICK) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 4.1L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.1L 6-cylinder (FFS), 4.3L 6-cylinder (DIESEL) CA model), 4.3L 6-cylinder (DIESEL), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (DIESEL)
Combined Economy
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
Transmission
Automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder (GM-BUICK), 3.8L 6-cylinder (GM-BUICK) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 4.1L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 4.1L 6-cylinder (FFS), 4.3L 6-cylinder (DIESEL) CA model), 4.3L 6-cylinder (DIESEL), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (DIESEL)
Displacement3.8 L to 5.7 L
Cylinders6 to 8
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears3 to 4

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
City14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Drivetrain, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…

    Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

    Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA

  • 89V102000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

    Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

    Reported June 16, 1989. View on NHTSA

  • 85V049000: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

    THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE CAR.

    Remedy: REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.

    Reported April 29, 1985. View on NHTSA

  • 85V024000: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    ONE OF THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STEERING GEAR COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

    Remedy: TIGHTEN THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS.

    Reported March 5, 1985. View on NHTSA

  • 84V011000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.

    Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.

    Reported February 6, 1984. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 25, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 1985 Buick Regal

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 4.3L 6-cylinder, 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8)) · RWD
    23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1984 Buick Regal have?

Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((GM-BUICK)), 3.8L 6-cylinder ((GM-BUICK) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 4.1L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 4.1L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((DIESEL) CA model), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (DIESEL)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1984 Buick Regal?

Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Are there recalls for the 1984 Buick Regal?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.