2004 Buick Regal vs 2004 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Buick Regal | 2004 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 1,425 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 442 | 114 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,963 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 934 |
| Tires | 1 | 141 |
| Suspension | 2 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 70 |
| Engine | 18 | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 61 |
| Structure | 0 | 56 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 86 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 206 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 72 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 69 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 44 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
2004 Buick Regal
2004 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.