Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Buick Regal has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 280 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V517000 Front Seat Wiring Harness May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V502000 Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V447000 Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V484000 Front Turn Signal Bulbs/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 108 complaints
- Electrical System 75 complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 38 complaints
- Service Brakes 32 complaints
- Seats 29 complaints
Of the 280 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 280 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Buick Regal has an average reliability with some noted issues, particularly in the engine and electrical systems. The vehicle has 280 owner complaints and four recall campaigns, which suggests some reliability concerns but not an overwhelming number of systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 75,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking or stalling
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Transmission slipping
- Unresponsive or weak brakes
- Unusual noises from steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.