Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Buick Regal has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 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.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 8 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
Of the 33 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 33 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Buick Regal has no recall campaigns and a moderate number of owner complaints, primarily involving the engine and exterior lighting. The evidence is limited, with no complaints suggesting systemic recall-worthy issues, leading to an average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| Exterior Lighting | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Electrical System | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 pad replacements
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or noise
- Dim or flickering lights
- Electrical shorts
- Unresponsive fuel system
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.