Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Buick Regal has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V409000 Improperly Torqued Steering Component Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V092000 Broken Transmission Adjuster Cable/FMVSS 102/114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
Of the 38 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 38 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Buick Regal has notable recall issues with key components such as the steering and power train. Owner complaints regarding the engine and electrical system further suggest reliability challenges. These factors contribute to a below-average overall reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| brakes | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel resistance
- Transmission slipping
- Frequent check engine light
- Irregular brake response
- Unexplained loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.