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2018 Buick

Regal

Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Buick Regal: best and worst years
2018 Buick Regal

Closest available photo (2017 model year); you're viewing the 2018.

2017 photoDeathpallie325CC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
260
Power to weight
0.063 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.89
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
344 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,096 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
19
Reported injuries
4

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES21%
  • ENGINE15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • POWER TRAIN6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 33 total.

Buick Regal: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi

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.