Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Buick Regal has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 91 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V113000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V00F000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V633000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V764000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V173000 Hybrid Charging System/Possible Fire or Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V484000 Front Turn Signal Bulbs/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 37 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
Of the 91 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 91 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Buick Regal faces several recalls, particularly concerning the rear suspension and electrical system. Owner complaints highlight issues with exterior lighting, electrical systems, and powertrain. These concerns contribute to frequent repair needs, impacting reliability and cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| exterior lighting | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–80,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | 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 pads and rotor replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual vibrations
- Dashboard warning lights
- Delayed acceleration
- Frequent battery discharge
- Persistent brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.