Buick

Regal

Midsize Cars · model years 2011 to 2020

Includes Regal and Regal AWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2017. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 23; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 279, about 12.1x this model's typical 23; recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Buick Regal
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2011	3Gas	23	220	$2,700	4	279	0	ENGINE 25%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 279, about 12.1x this model's typical 23 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	7Gas	22	220	$2,850	7	91	2	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 24%, ENGINE 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 91, about 1.7x this model's typical 55 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 20 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	7Gas	22	220	$2,850	6	91	2	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 27%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%, ENGINE 7%
complaints: 91, about 1.7x this model's typical 55 recalls: 6, about 2x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	4Gas	23.5	260	$2,650	2	37	0	ENGINE 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 37, above this model's typical 31 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 66 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	4Gas	23.5	260	$2,650	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 31 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	23.5	260	$2,650	1	41	0	STEERING 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 41, above this model's typical 31 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 66 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	23	260	$3,200	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 23 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	24	260	$2,950	3	19	1 (1 open)	SERVICE BRAKES 21%, ENGINE 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 19, below this model's typical 23 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	24	260	$2,950	3	18	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, POWER TRAIN 21%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 18, below this model's typical 23 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	24	285	$2,950	2	2	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 50%, TIRES 50%
complaints: 2, below this model's typical 23 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2011: 23 to 2020: 24

Owner complaints2011: 279 to 2020: 2

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Buick Regal to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.