How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2011 Buick Regal have?

NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, which is 14% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Regal transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Buick Regal.

At what mileage do 2011 Buick Regal transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,400 miles.

Did the 2011 Regal's transmission problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in this area, with 0 injuries reported.

Is the 2011 Buick Regal worse than other years for this issue?

Yes, relative to other Regal model years, 2011 has the highest share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain at 14%, compared to lower shares like 3% in 2015 and 8% in 2012.

2011 Buick Regal Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, 14% of all 279 complaints that year, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure was 62,400, and no related recall is listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 39; 14% of 279
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle loses power unexpectedly at various speeds, sometimes with the check-transmission or stability-control light coming on and power steering also cutting out.
Some owners describe rapid, unintended acceleration while parking or approaching a stop, in cases severe enough to cause a crash.
Vehicle jerks violently at low speed or downshifts on its own without brake input, sometimes paired with intermittent electrical failures.
Vehicle stalls without warning at low speed, with the key unable to release from the ignition and the transmission later found to need replacement.
Transmission cooler lines were reported to deteriorate and leak fluid.
In one case the transmission was rebuilt after the gear lever failed to engage reverse or drive.

When 2011 Buick Regal transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 10, 2011, latest May 13, 2026.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to May 2026; peak Jul 2017 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Buick Regal

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Regal model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
201139 (14%)
20127 (8%)
20139 (10%)
20146 (16%)
20151 (3%)
20165 (12%)
20172 (10%)
20182 (11%)
20196 (32%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2011 Buick Regal have?: NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, which is 14% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Regal transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Buick Regal.
At what mileage do 2011 Buick Regal transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,400 miles.
Did the 2011 Regal's transmission problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in this area, with 0 injuries reported.
Is the 2011 Buick Regal worse than other years for this issue?: Yes, relative to other Regal model years, 2011 has the highest share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain at 14%, compared to lower shares like 3% in 2015 and 8% in 2012.