Worst 2016 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 81,892 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 28,200 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 13,767 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Buick Regal
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~74 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.
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2016 Buick Regal — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Buick Regal reliable?
What are common problems with the 2016 Buick Regal?
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Does the 2016 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2016 Buick Regal?
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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