2011 Buick Regal reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2011 Buick Regal from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 441
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 108 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 13 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 14 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#1,187
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
+244
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2009-2013
+168
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
24%
Engine: 108 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Buick Regal
- ENGINE 108
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 70
- POWER TRAIN 37
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 36
- SERVICE BRAKES 32
4 recalls on record for the 2011 Buick Regal
- NHTSA 16V517000 · 2017 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V502000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing th
- NHTSA 12V484000 · 2014 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 14V447000 · 2014 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of th
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2011 Buick Regal
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Buick Regal units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Buick Regal reliable?
NHTSA has 441 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Buick Regal and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (108 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Buick Regal units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Buick Regal?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (108), electrical system (70), power train (37), exterior lighting (36). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Buick Regal?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2011 Buick Regal. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.