2005 Buick Regal Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Buick Regal.

20042008
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2005 Buick Regal Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Suspension:Front:Hub

#21 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Buick Regal.

Suspension:Front:Hub
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2005 Buick Regal — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2005 Buick Regal reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Buick Regal has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Hub with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Hub (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2005 Buick Regal?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Buick Regal include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Buick Regal have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Buick Regal as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Buick Regal?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Regal reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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