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Buick Regal

2016 only

51 classified complaints 1 recall

2016 Buick Regal have 51 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Water leaks and seals, typically surfacing around 57,850 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Buick Regal report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 57,850 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 43,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints

Median onset: 18,000 miles.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 16,000 miles.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 11,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wheel bearings and hubs · Drivetrain 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $340–$640 nationally.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 700 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

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 2016 model year. See the full Buick Regal report for every year and full specs/safety data.