Buick Regal years to avoid
More than twice the Regal's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Buick Regal years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Buick Regal complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Regal problems
All model years combined.
- Engine756
- Brakes554
- Electrical541
- Steering306
- Lights227
- Transmission192
- Visibility151
- Airbags144
- Fuel system108
- Seat belts107
- Body106
- Acceleration106
Most reported problems on the Buick Regal
Buick Regal problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 85 | 20 | Electrical | 30,000 | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 75 | 19 | Brakes | 22,000 | 3 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 85 | 20 | Brakes | 76,000 | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 72 | 41 | Steering | 27,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 78 | 33 | Engine | 34,500 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 75 | 38 | Engine | 50,727 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 40 | 91 | Lights | 58,000 | 6 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 38 | 92 | Lights | 59,527 | 7 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 5 | 280 | Engine | 66,900 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 95 | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 95 | 4 | Suspension | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | 55 | 66 | Electrical | 90,963 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 36 | 101 | Electrical | 97,987 | 3 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 31 | 117 | Engine | 85,000 | 3 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 9 | 187 | Engine | 92,000 | 6 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 184 | Engine | 97,000 | 8 | 12 | |
| 1999 | - | 246 | Engine | 89,000 | 6 | 8 | |
| 1998 | - | 302 | Engine | 92,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1997 | - | 136 | Engine | 105,771 | 7 | 3 | |
| 1996 | - | 204 | Brakes | 88,000 | 3 | 14 | |
| 1995 | - | 172 | Airbags | 89,659 | 8 | 16 | |
| 1994 | - | 110 | Brakes | 100,000 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1993 | - | 85 | Brakes | 2 | 7 | ||
| 1992 | - | 143 | Brakes | 117,000 | 2 | 11 | |
| 1991 | - | 200 | Brakes | 102,000 | 6 | 13 | |
| 1990 | - | 77 | Brakes | 8 | 7 |
Recalls 54
Buick Regal warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Buick Regal
What years of the Buick Regal should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Each has more than twice the Buick Regal's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2011 alone has 280, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Buick Regal?
2018, 2017 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (19, 20 and 20).
What is the most common problem with the Buick Regal?
Engine, with 756 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (554) and electrical (541).
How many recalls does the Buick Regal have?
54 recalls between 1990 and 2020. The 2000 model year has the most, with 8.
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