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All cars · Buick Regal · 2017

2017 Buick Regal. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints2NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical50%
Lights50%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
200000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 1054

Buick filed 1054 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Buick Regal 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Buick Regal 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)FWD21 / 29 / 24Premium$3,200
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)AWD19 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto (S6)FWD19 / 30 / 23Regular$2,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2014601522,560Wipers & visibility
2015–12–Wipers & visibility
2016–12–Wipers & visibility
2017–2–Electrical
2018–14–Engine
2019–8–Brakes
2020–3–Electrical

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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