Buick Regal Problems and Repair Histories
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Buick Regals for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Buick Regal problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Buick Regal Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Buick Regal | 22 Regals, 8.2 months of data per Regal, average 6200 miles Small sample size. Join or 22 Regals, 8.2 months of data per Regal, average 6200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2011 | Buick Regal | 43 Regals, 8.9 months of data per Regal, average 19300 miles Common problem with seat heaters. Possibly also with sagging headliner.41 |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | On the way home from the picking the car up new, a steering wheel shimmy and slight pull became apparent. Took the car into the selling dealer two weeks later to have wheel balance and alignment completed. Was sent to a second dealer for balance/alignment issue who had more modern equipment. Alignment pull was resolved. Wheel imbalance was largely reduced but remains present at around 70mph. Have a ticket open with Buick for another trip. |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Buick Regal in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Headliner was falling in the rear of the car. There was a bulletin for this repair, that required special parts not on hand, so I had to make another trip to the dealer to fix. Stability Control System said 'Service Suspension Soon' 3 different times. Dealer find no codes. There is a long delay/pause when shifting from first to second gear. Dealer said 'thats normal'. |
| Mar | 2013 | 6000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Buick Regal in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 2000 | 20 | Fuel Gauge wouldn't move after adding fuel |
| Feb | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Installed part for fuel gauge. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | Failed starter/generator unit. Car wouldnt start on 3rd day I had it. Since the parts weren't readily available I didn't get it back for 10 days. I had about 200 miles at that point. |
| Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Sunroof failed |
| May | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | "Haze" on exterior chrome trim around windows. Trim replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Chirping sound when A/C turned on, intermittent. It did not make the noise at the dealer's. |
| Aug | 2012 | 18500 | 0 | Intermittent chirping sound while A/C on and car in Drive, that dealer had not been able to duplicate on a previous visit. When it happened again I was near the dealer and took it in. They replaced a belt and a tensioning arm. |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Factory forgot to install mechanism to lock gas cap lid. Dealer installed one. |
| Buick Regal in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 8680 | 0 | Rattle in rear lens. Fix by adjustment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27900 | 0 | Replace automatic light sensor. Replace the electric element for the left front seat. |
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 10540 | 0 | PAINT CHIPPING OFF FRONT BUMPER, GM REMOVED AND REPAINTED |
| Mar | 2012 | 24800 | 0 | Rotors needed to be turned |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Buick Regal in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 3500 | 0 | Seal on back rear tail light was temporarily replaced, ordered a new one that will be here in a few weeks. When driving with the car silent, a rattling noise could be heard from the back of the car. |
| May | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | iPod interface needed replacement because there is static after an hour of use. Driver's side heat seater overheats, to the point where it burns, when placed on the highest setting. This problem developed on its own, as the high setting worked fine during the beginning of ownership with the car. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | new starter. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 1500 | complete transmission rebuild. upon repair found that a shifter kit was previously installed. bought used Sept. 2010 from dealer who touted as being employee owned, one owner car with no previous problems. Purchased at Crown in Holland MI | |
| Sep | 2011 | 165 | gages showing milage and MPG quit. check engine light on, replaced mass air flow senser in lot of auto repair shop. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 550 | Fuel pump failed and was replaced. not a DIY project as pump is in the gas tank. Result $150.00 towing fee, and $550.00 in repairs. Last GM product I will ever purchase...always had a soft spot for Buicks...no more! | |
2001 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 275 | Replace failed catalytic converter, muffler | |
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