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Buick Regal

2017–2020 only

90 classified complaints 4 recalls

2017–2020 Buick Regal models have 90 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Master cylinder and booster, typically surfacing around 76,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2020 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

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2017–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017–2020 only

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 24 complaints

Median onset: 76,000 miles. 12.5% 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 newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 13 complaints

Median onset: 21,000 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 453 miles.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints

Median onset: 22,000 miles.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 6 complaints

Median onset: 39,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 4 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 3,459 miles.

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

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 4 complaints

Median onset: 24,912 miles.

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 2017–2020 model years. See the full Buick Regal report for every year and full specs/safety data.