2012 Buick Regal Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2012 Buick Regal, 27% of its 92 total complaints that year. There is no related engine recall listed. Median mileage at failure was 71,500 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 27% of 92
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 71,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine jerks or bucks abnormally during steady highway driving around 55 mph, a fault dealers sometimes could not fully diagnose or repair.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly at low speed, in one case with the brake warning light illuminated.
- Engine turns off when shifted into reverse and produces a sputtering noise at startup.
- Check engine light comes on with a "reduce speed" message, limiting the car to about 20 mph; one owner traced this to timing chain wear.
- Excessive oil consumption, reported as roughly a quart per 1,000 miles, linked by an owner to the 2.4-liter engine and requiring piston and ring replacement.
When 2012 Buick Regal engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 21, 2012, latest Nov 26, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Buick Regal
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Regal model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2012 Buick Regal have?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2012 Buick Regal, which is 27% of the 92 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Buick Regal engine?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2012 Regal.
- At what mileage do 2012 Buick Regal engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2012 Regal is 71,500 miles.
- What specific engine issues do 2012 Buick Regal owners report?
- Owners describe abnormal jerking while driving, unexpected stalling, engine shutoff in reverse, reduced-speed warnings tied to timing chain wear, and excessive oil consumption around a quart per 1,000 miles.