Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Buick Regal has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 41 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 #16V108000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Together, the 41 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,800–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Buick Regal has average reliability. The main concern is related to the steering issue, which reflects the recall and heightened complaints. Electrical system and exterior lighting problems are also moderately present.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| exterior lighting | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–80,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| engine | 70,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering assist warnings
- Intermittent lighting failures
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Unusual noises from power train
- Engine performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.