2014 Buick Regal: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2014 Buick Regal? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 37 complaints, with Engine Problems as the top reported area.
2014 Buick Regal Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2014 Buick Regal trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2014 Buick Regal Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2014 Buick Regal 4 DR AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
10.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
10.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2014 Buick Regal has 37 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Buick
- Model
- Regal
- Model year
- 2014
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 37
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 24
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 21 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2014 Buick Regal Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Uncategorized Issues, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2014 Buick Regal?
The 2014 Buick Regal shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2014 Buick Regal
Inspection Focus
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine for reported issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and transmission repairs.
- Test drive to check for transmission or drivetrain anomalies.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine for reported issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and transmission repairs.
- Test drive to check for transmission or drivetrain anomalies.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2014 Buick Regal, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 37 NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Buick Regal, the most frequently reported issues involve the engine, electrical system, and transmission. There is one crash-related complaint and two recalls. However, the low confidence level suggests caution in drawing firm conclusions.
- Engine problems account for the highest number of complaints (9).
- Electrical faults are the third most reported issue (6 complaints).
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints total 5, indicating a potential area of concern.
- Engine Problems
- Electrical Faults
- Transmission / Drivetrain
All 2014 Buick Regal Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Buick Regal. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Buick Regal. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
#18369: Special Coverage - Camshaft Oil Control Valve (Nov 29, 2018) Document ID # 5182385 (Reference # N182189940) Release Date: November 2018
Driver side HID headlight filling with condensation on lens and water collecting inside the headlight capsule where the wiring for the bulbs and ballast run through. Daytime running light now out and potential loss of headlight use is foreseen.
My vehicle has an electrical problem due to the recall. I took it into the Buick dealer. They could not find an electrical problem. But there is an electrical problem. And has been since I bought it at Jim Riles in Washington Township Michigan.
Problem in translation
Driver side headlight assembly condensation. Heavy condensation is continuous and never clears up. No visible cracks or broken seals. Upon investigation, this seems to be an issue with Buick. There are numerous complaints among owners. The condensation diminishes the effectivenes…
Speedometer. Instrument cluster which also houses the digital SPEEDOMETER intermittent blacking out. Inability to know how fast vehicle is traveling. Yes, problem has been reproduced by an independent service center. No warning lamps, no warning messages.
2014 Buick Regal GS AWD sedan, second owner. Car was purchased as a certified used from Buick dealer in 2018 with 40,xxx miles. Car now has 137,xxx miles, no longer under extended warranty. Have had all regular maintenance done and have records. Aside from normal wear and tear, n…
Condensation inside both headlights. We didn't notice the problem until we moved from the warm west coast weathe to the midwest where the climate is colder.
After buying car from Car dealer named Carizona in Mesa Arizona. 1 week later car needs new engine. Initially message appeared stating Engine Performance reduced after leaving the car dealer. How is it that a car dealer purchases a car not ensuring safety of its vehicles. Was the…
AFTER COLD START THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS WEAK TO NON EXISTENT. WE HAVE A SLOPE OF APPROXIMATELY 25-30 DEGREES AND THIS CAUSED US TO GO INTO OUR NEIGHBORS YARD WHEN THE BRAKES ONLY SLOWED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH OUR LOCAL DE…
PURCHASED IN JAN 2021 WITH 94K MILES AND AS OF MAR 2021 96K MILES A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OF THE #4 CYLINDER. CRACK IN THE PISTON RING GROOVES AND NOW HAS ZERO COMPRESSION. WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 74 MPH. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND WILL STALL…
MY BUICK PURCHASED NOVEMBER 2019 HAS THE MISFORTUNE OF HAVING THE 2.0 LTG 4CYL TURBO. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THAT CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH THE PISTONS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ACROSS THE GM PLATFORM WITH SAME ENGINES. THIS IS LIKELY CAUSED BY A MISFIRE OR PREIGNITION IN T…
THE POWER STEERING HAS STOPPED WORKING. I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY ON THE CAR. AFTER I REPLACED THE BATTERY, THE POWER STEERING HAD STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
I WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THEN I SHUT OFF ENGINE, RADIO STILL PLAYING, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN LIGHTS STARTED DIMMING AND THE ANTI THEFT WENT INTO ACTION. WHOLE CAR SHUT DOWN, NOT EVEN REMOTES WOULD WORK. GOT THE HOOD OPENED AND DISCOVERED A MELTING WIRE CONNECTED TO…
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON CITY STREET AND MY CAR STARTING JERKING I LOOKED AT THE DASH THE GEAR HAD SHIFTED IT SAID 'MD' WHEN I LOOKED AT WHAT GEAR MY CAR WAS IN . THE CAR WAS JERKING MORE AND THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM MY CAR THE ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON . I PANIC…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK REGAL. WHILE APPROACHING THE DRIVEWAY OF HER HOME, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE SHIFTER INTO THE PARK POSITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON. IDEAL BUICK GMC (5871 URBANA PIKE, FREDERICK, MD 21704, 301-663-3121) AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT CYLINDER FOUR WAS A…
OFF AND ON OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKES DIRECTLY AFTER STARTUP. AFTER 30 SECONDS OR SO, THE BRAKES WOULD FUNCTION NORMALLY. THIS CAR IS NORMALLY GARAGE KEPT. WALKING TO THE CAR AT NIGHT TO LEAVE, I NOTICED OIL ON THE GARAGE FLOOR COMING FROM UNDER THE C…
FULE TOP LINE BUST GAS STARTED TO LEAK SPRAYING GAS EVERY WHERE CAR CONTINUED RUNNING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON CAR WOULDNT TURN OFF EVEN TOOK KEY OUT CAR CONTINUED TO REV UP HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPT TO HAVE THEM TURN OFF THE CAR BY UNPLUG THE BATTERY THERE SHOULD BE A SAFT…
RADIO STATIONS RANDOMLY GO OUT OF RECEPTION, WHEN CLEARLY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE STATION.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Buick Regal.
2014 Buick Regal Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Buick Regal. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2014 Buick Regal Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 37 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2014 Buick Regal shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?▾
#1: Engine Problems (9 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (7 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Buick Regal?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2014 Buick Regal?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2014 Buick Regal, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 37 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Buick Regal have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2014 Buick Regal. A major recall area is STEERING. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2014 Buick Regal?▾
The 2014 Buick Regal shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Buick Regal reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.