Buick Regal
2008–2011 only
2008–2011 Buick Regal models have 392 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 91,600 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Buick Regal report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2008–2011 only
Median onset: 91,600 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 69,579 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 40,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 78,000 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.
Which other vehicles have timing chain problems? →Median onset: 97,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →Median onset: 75,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 54,500 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 60,000 miles.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2011 model years. See the full Buick Regal report for every year and full specs/safety data.