repaired · 2015 Q3
Steering
Risk. If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Buick RegalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2014 Buick Regal, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-409 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Buick Regal has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
4Service brakes
3Exterior lighting
3Visibility/wiper
3Steering
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Equipment
65 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 Buick Regal recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Regal year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Regal median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Buick Regal safety ratings
2014 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Regal owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2014 Buick Regal GS AWD sedan, second owner. Car was purchased as a certified used from Buick dealer in 2018 with 40,xxx miles. Car now has 137,xxx miles, no longer under extended warranty. Have had all regular maintenance done and have records. Aside from normal wear and tear, no prior issues with…
After buying car from Car dealer named Carizona in Mesa Arizona. 1 week later car needs new engine. Initially message appeared stating Engine Performance reduced after leaving the car dealer. How is it that a car dealer purchases a car not ensuring safety of its vehicles. Was there even a safety…
PURCHASED IN JAN 2021 WITH 94K MILES AND AS OF MAR 2021 96K MILES A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OF THE #4 CYLINDER. CRACK IN THE PISTON RING GROOVES AND NOW HAS ZERO COMPRESSION. WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 74 MPH. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND WILL STALL AT IDLE EVEN IN…
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