KnownCarProblemsBuick Regal Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,297 complaints with NHTSA about the Buick Regal since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2011, 2001, 2000. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Buick Regal problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 41 | Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Regal | 33 | Engine | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Regal | 38 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Regal | 91 | Lights | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 Regal | 92 | Lights | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 Regal | 280 | Engine | 4 | 7 |
| 2004 Regal | 66 | Electrical | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Regal | 101 | Engine | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 Regal | 117 | Engine | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 Regal | 187 | Engine | 6 | 5 |
| 2000 Regal | 184 | Engine | 8 | 12 |
42 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Buick Regal
- What years of the Buick Regal have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2011 (280), 2001 (187), 2000 (184).
- What is the most common problem with the Buick Regal?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (422), electrical (326), lights (144).
- Which Buick Regal years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.