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Buick Regal: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows37
model years2011–2017 (7)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
buick.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2017regal-2017-headlight-moisture-condensationHeadlight housing moisture and condensationEXTERIOR LIGHTING22020-12 → 2022-05202026-09-03
2017regal-2017-brake-vacuum-pump-failureBrake vacuum pump failure causes loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC112022-03 → 2024-11202026-09-03
2016buick-regal-2016-headlight-condensationHeadlight condensation and dimmingEXTERIOR LIGHTING62021-10 → 2024-05412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-unintended-brakingUnintended or automatic braking eventsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL42017-08 → 2022-05412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-power-steering-failurePower steering loss or lockup while drivingSTEERING102019-10 → 2025-02412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-engine-stall-failureEngine stalling and internal failureENGINE52021-03 → 2025-06412026-08-29
2016buick-regal-2016-transmission-gear-failureTransmission shifting and gear-engagement failurePOWER TRAIN32018-08 → 2020-01412026-08-29
2015buick-regal-2015-brake-vacuum-pumpBrake vacuum pump failureSERVICE BRAKES22020-05 → 2024-05332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-headlight-condensationHeadlight assembly condensation and moisture intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING72019-02 → 2022-10332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-door-lock-entrapmentElectrical system malfunction with door lock entrapmentELECTRICAL SYSTEM32016-08 → 2019-07332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-oil-consumption-stallExcessive oil consumption and engine stallingENGINE72016-12 → 2024-07332026-08-30
2015buick-regal-2015-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light and airbag module malfunctionAIR BAGS32020-01 → 2023-07332026-08-30
2014buick-regal-2014-turbo-engine-piston-failureTurbo engine piston failure and loss of compressionENGINE62016-07 → 2022-04382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-vacuum-pump-brake-lossVacuum pump failure causing loss of brake assistSERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE32018-03 → 2021-03382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-headlight-condensationHeadlight assembly condensationEXTERIOR LIGHTING32021-11 → 2023-12382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-sunroof-shatteringSunroof shattering while parked or drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER52015-08 → 2017-11382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-shifter-gear-engagementShifter failure to engage gear positionPOWER TRAIN22019-07 → 2026-06382026-09-07
2014buick-regal-2014-electrical-wiring-failureElectrical wiring and battery warning failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM32017-01 → 2019-10382026-09-07
2013buick-regal-2013-headlight-condensationHeadlight assembly condensation and premature bulb failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING392017-03 → 2024-01912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-brake-pedal-stickingBrake pedal fails to return to position when hotSERVICE BRAKES22019-08 → 2021-05912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-electrical-power-lossElectrical system power loss and stalling while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM222014-03 → 2026-05912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-powertrain-limp-modePowertrain limp mode and loss of acceleration powerPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE72015-03 → 2025-03912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and sudden vehicle surgePOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32016-01 → 2018-09912026-09-04
2013buick-regal-2013-rear-suspension-toe-linkRear suspension toe link wear and instabilitySUSPENSION32022-05 → 2022-09912026-09-04
2012buick-regal-2012-headlight-water-intrusionHeadlight assembly condensation and water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING312017-06 → 2025-07922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-timing-chain-failureTiming chain stretch and failureENGINE42018-03 → 2021-07922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-brake-pedal-sticking-heatBrake pedal sticking in hot or humid weatherSERVICE BRAKES42018-05 → 2020-06922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-rear-suspension-link-recallRear suspension link failure and recall parts delaySUSPENSION102021-04 → 2026-07922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumptionENGINE62018-11 → 2023-04922026-09-09
2012buick-regal-2012-electrical-power-loss-stallElectrical system power loss and stallingELECTRICAL SYSTEM92015-06 → 2023-07922026-09-09
2011regal-2011-brake-pedal-sticking-heatBrake pedal sticking in high heatSERVICE BRAKES132017-03 → 2022-032792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-rear-suspension-fractureRear suspension arm and subframe fractureSUSPENSION52021-08 → 2023-102792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-headlight-moistureHeadlight assembly moisture intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING252017-02 → 2023-122792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-timing-chain-oil-consumptionTiming chain and oil consumption in 2.4L engineENGINE272016-12 → 2020-102792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-stall-loss-of-steering-brakesEngine stall with loss of steering and brakesSTEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE142016-07 → 2026-052792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-seat-wiring-recall-delayPower seat wiring harness recall delayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS172016-08 → 2019-072792026-09-08
2011regal-2011-sudden-acceleration-parkingSudden acceleration while parkingPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32023-10 → 2023-102792026-09-08

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Buick Regal [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/regal
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_buick_regal_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Buick Regal},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/regal}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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