2014 Buick Regal Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Buick Regal.

20132015
Complaints
50
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Buick Regal Problems

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

#19 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:79,622 mi
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:34,710 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:50,984 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Buick Regal.

Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,622
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,710
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,984
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Buick Regal

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~461 vehicles.

14V409000Steering
~106 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

14V092000Automatic Transmission
~355 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

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2014 Buick Regal — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Buick Regal has 50 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 79,622 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 34,710 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 50,984 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Buick Regal?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,989 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Buick Regal?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Buick Regal include 3 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 2014 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 461 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 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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