2014 Buick Regal Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Buick Regal has 38 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a complaint index of 54, ranking 7th worst of 14 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, well below the Avoid-rated 2011-2013 and 2018 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 54/100
- #7 of 14 Regal years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 38
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 20 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2014 Buick Regal problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Sunroof glass reportedly shattered on its own while the car sat parked and unattended in a garage.
- Stabilitrak warning light illuminated and stayed on after startup, requiring a dealer visit and code correction.
- Turbocharged 2.0L engine reportedly consumed excessive oil, with owners noting similar engine problems on other GM models with the same engine.
- Moisture and condensation built up on the inside of the windshield with the air conditioning on, worsening visibility even with wipers running.
- Vacuum pump reportedly broke apart inside the engine, causing loss of brake assist for a period after startup.
- Steering wheel made a creaking or rubbing noise when turned in cold conditions.
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?
- NHTSA lists 38 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2014 Regal, giving it a complaint index of 54 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 7th worst among 14 model years covered, meaning several other years, including 2011-2013 and 2018, report more problems.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?
- Engine complaints make up 26% of reports, followed by electrical system issues at 24%, and brakes and transmission/powertrain issues each at 16%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 69,381 miles.
- Does the 2014 Buick Regal have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2014 Regal: one for improperly torqued steering intermediate shaft fasteners (campaign 14V409000) and one for transmission shift cable adjusters (campaign 14V092000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 Regal compare to other model years?
- The 2014 Regal's complaint index of 54 is better than the Avoid-rated 2011 (100), 2012 (92), 2013 (85), and 2018 (77) model years, but worse than the Good-rated 2017 (46) and 2019 (38) model years.