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2016 Buick Regal. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,000 and 27,000 miles. Median 18,000, from 11 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Wipers & visibility | 25% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 25% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Speed control | 17% |
| Lights | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
16V108000 Feb 2016 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.
Manufacturer communications 1213
Buick filed 1213 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips,…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Regal 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Regal eAssist 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 20 / 30 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | AWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 19 / 30 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (S6) | FWD | 24 / 35 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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