Worst 2011 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 107 | 2 | 1 | 72,919 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 69 | 1 | 7 | 76,715 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 36 | — | 2 | 78,407 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 36 | 2 | — | 67,390 mi | |
| Brakes | 32 | — | — | 68,969 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 25 | — | 2 | 104,499 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 19 | — | — | 56,672 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 1 | — | 73,551 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | 2 | 1 | 66,251 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 2 | — | 39,818 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 1 | — | 80,412 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Buick Regal
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~586,110 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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2011 Buick Regal — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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