NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Buick Regal[1]. The brakes are named most often, with 12 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the owner reports, biggest first.
- Brakes. 12 complaints[2]. Owners describe the pedal going hard or the car not slowing the way it should, sometimes with little warning. Some of the stories involve highway driving and being towed afterward.
- Unknown or other. 4 complaints[5]. These reports do not point to one named part.
- Electrical system. 3 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car shutting off while driving and a key that will not come out of the ignition.
- Exterior lighting. 2 complaints[7]. Owners describe moisture showing up inside a headlight and a problem noticed after a car wash.
- Power train. 2 complaints[8]. In the stories we read, one owner describes shuddering when the car shifts gears.
- Back over prevention. 1 complaint[9].
- Forward collision avoidance. 1 complaint[10].
- Steering. 1 complaint[11].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2017 Regal[12].
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, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[3] | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 |
| Regal, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[13] | 19 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Regal AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[14] | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2017 Buick Regal with 2.0L 4-cylinder[16] | 260 hp |
| 2017 Buick Regal with 2.4L 4-cylinder[17] | 182 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2017 compares with other years
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 20 complaints and 0 recalls for 2017[12]. Among the 19 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 16 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (6) and the most are for 1998 (302)[12]. 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 2017 Regal?
The 2017 Buick Regal has 20 complaints on file with NHTSA[1]. The brake reports stand out, with 12 complaints[2]. A small number of reports mention a crash, a fire or injuries, and none report deaths[1]. The recall count for this year is 0 in our data[12]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so ask about brake service history before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Regal?
- Brakes are the biggest group in the owner reports, with 12 complaints[2]. Electrical system reports come next among named groups with 3 complaints[6].
- Does the 2017 Buick Regal have any recalls?
- Our data shows 0 recalls for this year[12]. Any recalls that exist are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints does the 2017 Buick Regal have?
- NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file[1]. These are unverified reports from owners.
- Is the 2017 Buick Regal reliable?
- The complaint count is 20[12], and brakes lead the groups[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so use them as one input along with a pre-purchase inspection.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Buick Regal?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Buick Regal (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Regal, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. 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
- 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Buick Regal model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- 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 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. 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, 2017 Buick Regal with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 260 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2017 Buick Regal with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 182 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, REGAL 4DR SEDAN AWD: length 191 in, width 73 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,693 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, REGAL 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 191 in, width 73 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,611 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov