2014 Buick Regal Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#7 most-complained of 11 Regal years
The 2014 Buick Regal has 38 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 7th of 11 model years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Regal years. It has 2 recalls, no do-not-drive recalls, and top complaints involve the Engine (26%) and Electrical System (24%).
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 20 city / 30 hwy
Top 2014 Buick Regal problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine10 (26%)
- Electrical System9 (24%)
- Other9 (24%)
- Brakes6 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (16%)
- Steering3 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
- Lane Departure1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the sunroof shattering overnight while the vehicle was parked and unattended, with no falling debris or storm activity.
- Some describe excessive oil consumption in the 2.0 turbo engine, with one owner noting a failed oil consumption test and comparing it to a cracked-piston issue in a related GM model.
- Electrical complaints include the vehicle failing to start with the battery warning light illuminating, sometimes recurring more than once and going undiagnosed at the dealer.
- Brake-related reports mention the stabilitrak warning light staying on after startup and a vacuum pump failing inside the engine, resulting in reduced brake assist at startup.
- One owner reported a fuel line bursting and spraying gas while the engine continued running and would not shut off, requiring the battery to be disconnected to stop the car.
- A steering complaint describes a creaking or rubbing noise when turning the wheel in cold weather.
2014 Buick Regal recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V409000Jul 2, 2014Steering106 vehicles
Steering
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.
Risk: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
- NHTSA 14V092000Feb 21, 2014Transmission & Powertrain355 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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."
Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
2014 Buick Regal fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Regal years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?
- Compared to other Regal model years, the 2014 ranks 7th worst of 11 with a Complaint Index of 40, and NHTSA lists 38 complaints and 2 recalls, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?
- NHTSA complaint data shows the Engine as the top problem area with 10 complaints (26% share), followed by Electrical System issues with 9 complaints (24%).
- Does the 2014 Buick Regal have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Regal: one for improperly torqued steering intermediate shaft fasteners and one for automatic transmission shift cable adjusters. Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 Regal compare to the 2011-2013 Regal?
- The 2011, 2012, and 2013 Regal all carry "Avoid" verdicts with Complaint Indexes of 100, 80, and 90 respectively, while the 2014 model has a much lower Complaint Index of 40 and a "Good" verdict.
- What is the median mileage at failure for the 2014 Buick Regal?
- Across all reported problems, the median mileage at failure for the 2014 Regal is 48,863.5 miles, with Engine complaints occurring at a higher median of 69,381 miles.