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2018 Buick Regal

Based on reports from 33 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
33
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
891
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 33 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

8 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 22K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 22K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes8 (24%)
Engine5 (15%)
Other4 (12%)
Electrical3 (9%)
Speed Control2 (6%)
Drivetrain2 (6%)
Airbags2 (6%)
Visibility2 (6%)

2018 Buick Regal: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Regal, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 22,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 22K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Regal, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Regal, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Regal, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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6
22
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24
4
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Buick Regal. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

18V230000May 2018

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.

18V576000Oct 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

22V465000Sep 2022

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Regal is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2018 Buick Regal vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

33

Class avg

138

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Buick Regal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Buick Regal?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Buick Regal is related to the brakes, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Buick Regal reliable?
The 2018 Buick Regal has 33 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Buick Regal problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Buick Regal has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Regal problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 22,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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