Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Buick Regal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Buick Regal has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V465000 Loss of Power Brake Assist/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V762000 Insufficient Welds On Front Seat Structure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V576000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Buick Regal has limited data with 19 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Issues with the electrical system and power train are most reported. Recall campaigns include brake system and seat frame concerns, suggesting potential safety risks. While these problems warrant attention, the low overall number of complaints indicates average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $400–$2,000 | rare |
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
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of power brake assist
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Unusual engine noise
- Transmission slipping
- Seat frame instability
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Buick Regal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.