The Lemon Index
201320156th generation
Better than average · most complaints: wipers & visibility
Better years to buy
15 owner complaints, first 3 years 22–28 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 Toyota Camry 452014 Honda Accord 692014 Nissan Altima 90
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 12 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 14V409000 (steering) and 14V092000 (transmission & drivetrain) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Is the stability-control light off on a test drive?
- Buick sent dealers 1754 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Gmc/chevrolet/buick: transmission pump needs inspecting due to engine cranking but fails to…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Buick's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 15 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 37K miles (14K to 61K km) on the car (12 of all 15 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Cpsc:2014 buck Regal:hand held remote garage opener : consumer stated the hand held remote should only operate while engine is on, not off.
2014 Buick Regal owner · NHTSA complaint 10902924
Problems Buick told dealers about
Buick sent dealers 1754 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Gmc/chevrolet/buick: transmission pump needs inspecting due to engine cranking but fails to…
- The windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 2
- Steering · recall issued 2014
Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Regal 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Regal eAssist 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,150–$2,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
Every Buick Regal year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew a bit over half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 60; 100 is average, lower is better). The Buick Regal year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2012.
What are the most common 2014 Buick Regal problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wipers & visibility (20%), equipment & accessories (13%) and stability control (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Regal have?
2 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Buick Regal get?
22 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Buick Regal safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2014 Buick Regal have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Buick Regal cost in fuel a year?
About $2,150 to $2,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Buick Regal have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Buick Regal year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2012 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit under half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works