2011 Buick Regal problems
Owners have filed 441 complaints about the 2011 Buick Regal with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 24.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 17.2%.
Complaints441
Crashes13
Fires14
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 24.5% · 108
Electrical system 17.2% · 76
Power train 8.8% · 39
Exterior lighting 8.6% · 38
Service brakes 7.3% · 32
Seats 6.6% · 29
Electronic stability control (ESC) 4.3% · 19
Steering 3.9% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Buick Regal in this data, 2011 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 62 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 69,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Buick Regal 2011 is currently at 67k, the vehicle had transmission replaced at 63k. The automobile continues to stall as there seems to be concerns related to the acceleration/power of the car at times, vehicle doesn't display the power it should be driving with. In addition automobile is making a squeaking noise from the water pump or belt when vehicle air conditioning is ran (either in motion or stationary). Engine · reported at 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was being inspected by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the cam shaft position actuator solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in a manufacturer's recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,775. Engine · reported at 22,775 miles
The oil consumption in the car is horrible, I have to atleat add oil in my car about 5 time in between oil changes, and my oil changes are done regularly, ive also have the issue of my oil and gas mixing, I did take it to the shop once and they fixed a recall that was involved with high pressure fuel pump, but im guessing they didnt fix the issue once that repair was done like they said it would. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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