Buick Regal engine problems by year
417 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 19 Regal model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 108 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 5 | 26% | — | |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% | — | |
| 2015 Regal | 9 | 27% | — | |
| 2014 Regal | 9 | 24% | — | |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% | — | |
| 2012 Regal | 21 | 23% | 74,500 mi | |
| 2011 Regal | 108 | 39% | 70,352 mi | |
| 2004 Regal | 18 | 27% | 97,650 mi | |
| 2003 Regal | 26 | 26% | 142,000 mi | |
| 2002 Regal | 33 | 28% | 138,000 mi | |
| 2001 Regal | 52 | 28% | 122,500 mi | |
| 2000 Regal | 28 | 15% | 140,000 mi | |
| 1999 Regal | 49 | 20% | 139,000 mi | |
| 1998 Regal | 29 | 10% | 128,000 mi | |
| 1997 Regal | 11 | 8% | — | |
| 1996 Regal | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 1995 Regal | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 1994 Regal | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 1992 Regal | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.