2019 Buick Regal vs 2019 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Buick Regal | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 672 | 188 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 23,294 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 58 |
| Engine | 3 | 48 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 29 |
| Power Train | 6 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Buick Regal
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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.