Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Buick Regal has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 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
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 20 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Buick Regal has an average reliability rating. Most issues are related to the braking system, with a moderate number of complaints. Electrical and powertrain issues are less frequent but present. Costs are generally moderate for repairs and maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| braking system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement annually
- Engine air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Braking system warnings
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual vibration during driving
- Dimming exterior lights
- Delayed engine response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.