What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?

Engine complaints are the largest group on file. Electrical and power train complaints come next.

Does the 2014 Buick Regal have recalls?

Yes, the by-year data shows recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

How many complaints are on file for the 2014 Buick Regal?

NHTSA lists 38 owner complaints. They are unverified reports from owners.

Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?

The complaint record is modest in size, with engine reports leading. See the sections on this page for the full picture.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Buick Regal?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

2014 Buick Regal Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for this Regal^[1]. The engine group is the biggest, with 9 of them^[2].

38owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

22–28MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most, biggest first.

Engine. 9 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe excessive oil use, a check engine light that flashed, sudden loss of power and smoke coming from the car.
Unknown or other. 7 complaints^[6]. These do not fit a single part, so we leave them without a theme.
Electrical system. 6 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a car that would not start with a battery warning, a dash display that went dark at times, and a wire that overheated after the engine was shut off.
Power train. 6 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a shifter that would not go into gear or into park, and a car that jerked while driving.
Brakes. 4 complaints^[9]. Owners describe weak braking for the first moments after a cold start, including one case on a steep slope where the brakes could not bring the car to a stop.
Visibility and wipers. 3 complaints^[10].
Steering. 3 complaints^[11].
Exterior lighting. 3 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Regal is necessarily included.

Steering (14V409), July 2014. About 106 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of steering, steering problems, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (14V092), February 2014. About 355 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Regal eAssist, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	24 / 35 / 28	$2,400
Regal, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[15]	21 / 29 / 24	$2,800
Regal, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	19 / 30 / 23	$2,900
Regal, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	20 / 31 / 24	$2,800
Regal AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	19 / 27 / 22	$3,050

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	10.9%
4 DR FWD^[19]	5	4	5	4	10.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Buick Regal with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[20]	260 hp
2014 Buick Regal with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[21]	182 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
REGAL 4DR SEDAN eAssist^[22]	191 in	73 in	58 in	108 in	3,600 lb
REGAL 4DR SEDAN TURBO/GS^[23]	191 in	73 in	58 in	108 in	3,710 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Regal model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	173	8
1996	204	3
1998	302	6
1999	246	6
2000	184	8
2001	187	6
2002	117	3
2003	101	3
2004	66	2
2011	280	4
2012	92	7
2013	91	6
2014	38	2
2015	33	0
2016	41	1
2017	20	0
2018	33	3
2019	19	3
2020	6	2

NHTSA's counts for the Regal show 38 complaints and 2 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 13 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (6) and the most are for 1998 (302)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Regal?

The record for this Regal is small, with 38 complaints in total^[1]. Engine reports lead the list^[2], and electrical and power train reports follow^[7]^[8]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Recalls exist for this year too, so check the recall section on this page^[3]. A careful test drive and a service history are sensible before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?: Engine complaints are the largest group on file^[2]. Electrical and power train complaints come next^[7]^[8].
Does the 2014 Buick Regal have recalls?: Yes, the by-year data shows recalls for this model year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How many complaints are on file for the 2014 Buick Regal?: NHTSA lists 38 owner complaints^[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?: The complaint record is modest in size^[1], with engine reports leading^[2]. See the sections on this page for the full picture.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Buick Regal?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Buick Regal

2011 280 complaints, 4 recalls
2012 92 complaints, 7 recalls
2013 91 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 this page
2015 33 complaints, 0 recalls
2016 41 complaints, 1 recall
2017 20 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Buick Regal

Other Buick models from 2014

2014 Buick Enclave 292 complaints, 7 recalls

All Buick models

Similar cars from 2014: midsize cars

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 702 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 Chevrolet Malibu 363 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 Dodge Avenger 205 complaints, 1 recall
2014 Dodge Challenger 149 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Ford Fusion 1,432 complaints, 20 recalls
2014 Honda Accord 1,012 complaints, 5 recalls

All midsize cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Buick Regal (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,381). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Buick Regal model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Regal eAssist, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 35 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,940). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 14V409, filed July 2, 2014: Steering. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V092, filed February 21, 2014: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Regal, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Regal, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Regal, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 31 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Regal AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Buick Regal with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 260 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Buick Regal with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 182 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, REGAL 4DR SEDAN eAssist: length 191 in, width 73 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,600 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, REGAL 4DR SEDAN TURBO/GS: length 191 in, width 73 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,710 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Buick Regal: problems, recalls and fuel economy