{"id":44337,"date":"2021-09-30T02:19:49","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T09:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=44337"},"modified":"2024-02-02T06:23:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T14:23:40","slug":"buick-regal-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/buick-regal-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Buick Regal Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_019e08-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_019e08-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_019e08-57 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-e03c23  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-e69361\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_33afb6-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_33afb6-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_33afb6-65\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_33afb6-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_33afb6-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_33afb6-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_33afb6-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_33afb6-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_33afb6-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_33afb6-65 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_33afb6-65\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Buick Regal is projected to lose 60% of its value after five years.<\/li><li>The Buick Regal is considered reliable, with a reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0 from RepairPal.<\/li><li>Common Buick Regal problems include the key getting stuck in the ignition, a malfunctioning power window system, and failure of the fuel pump, various sensors, and the water pump.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Buick Regal\">Buick Regal<\/a> was originally an upscale midsize car with both coupe and sedan versions when it came out in 1973, but it became sedan-only in 1997. The Regal, just like the name suggests, is more upscale than the typical midsize sedan, with added features similar to a luxury vehicle like a comfy ride and more powerful engine options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buick Regal depreciates quite a lot. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autopadre.com\/depreciation-curves\/buick-regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"AutoPadre.com\">AutoPadre.com<\/a>, the Buick Regal will lose 60% of its value in five years. That&rsquo;s quite a lot considering most midsize sedans only depreciate 45% to 50% of their value in the same time frame. While this may be bad news for current Buick Regal owners, this could be a potential great deal for people in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used car\">used car<\/a> market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Buick Regal Reliable?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buick Regal has gotten a great reliability score of 4.0 out of 5.0 from RepairPal. Midsize sedans are generally reliable, and among the 34 sedans that RepairPal has ranked, the Buick Regal is ranked 13th. Owners will approximately pay around $500 for annual repairs, which is average. On the other hand, the Regal is less prone to experiencing issues that will cause an unscheduled visit to the mechanic. Regal owners have to bring in their vehicles an average of 0.2 times a year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buick Regal might be undervalued given its high depreciation rate. Buick is more reliable than brands like Honda and Hyundai according to Consumer Reports&rsquo; Most Reliable Car Brands in 2020. Many owners in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/whatcarshouldIbuy\/comments\/9fj5dz\/buick_regal_sportback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"forums\">forums<\/a> also say that their Regals have been generally reliable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/red-buick-regal-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"red buick regal\" class=\"wp-image-44429\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/red-buick-regal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/red-buick-regal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/red-buick-regal-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/red-buick-regal-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/red-buick-regal.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Buick Regal is more upscale than the typical midsize sedan, with added features similar to a luxury vehicle such as a comfy ride and more powerful engine options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buick Regal Common Problems&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buick Regal has been in production since the 1970s. Since then, owners have found problems that tend to recur in the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Stuck in Ignition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignition locks in many vehicles, including the Buick Regal, are designed to not allow owners to pull out the key until the transmission is in park. This feature forces drivers to set the car in park to prevent the vehicle from rolling. However, many owners have reported that they&rsquo;re unable to pull their keys out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ignition-lock-assembly\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ignition lock\">ignition lock<\/a> gets information on what gear the transmission is on through a wire that leads to the gear shifter. According to RepairPal, this problem arises when either the automatic transmission fails or the wire that relays the information is faulty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When owners would find that they&rsquo;re unable to pull their keys out, they found that restarting their vehicle or playing with the gears would fix the issue. This has been reported to happen in Buick Regal models made from 1994 to 2016.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2016-buick-regal-interior-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"2016 buick regal interior\" class=\"wp-image-44430\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2016-buick-regal-interior-1024x726.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2016-buick-regal-interior-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2016-buick-regal-interior-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2016-buick-regal-interior-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2016-buick-regal-interior.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Some Buick Regal models made from 1994 to 2016 were reported to have a problem with the key getting stuck in the ignition. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.buick.com\/media\/us\/en\/buick\/search_results.html#query=regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Buick\">Buick<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Various Sensor Failures&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1994 to 2004 models of the Buick Regal tend to develop issues with its mass air flow sensor (MAF) and crankshaft position sensor (CPS). Many owners have reported that their vehicles would stutter and stall randomly when they&rsquo;re driving at various speeds. This can surprise owners and result in dangerous situations because it has been reported to happen even at highway speeds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing the faulty sensor should fix the issue. Replacement mass air flow sensors for the Buick Regal cost around $30 to $70, while crankshaft position sensors cost around $20 to $40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Power Window System&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buick Regal owners have reported that the power windows would simply stop working. The problem has been found to occur in Buick Regal models made from 1990 to 2011. Most owners that have had this problem simply found their power windows not working one day, and some have reported that the problem would come and go. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/power-windows-switches-may-fail-602#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>, the culprit in this issue is a faulty switch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/window-switch\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"window switches\">window switches<\/a> are less expensive to replace than the power window motor or the window regulator. Replacement power window switches can cost $10 to $80. They are usually sold individually or as a set of four.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Buick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@Buick\">@Buick<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Regal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#Regal\">#Regal<\/a> Sportback offers the tools necessary to become your fleet&rsquo;s most useful mobile office. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gvl3Nienhe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gvl3Nienhe\">https:\/\/t.co\/Gvl3Nienhe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ay0UULaDcX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/Ay0UULaDcX\">pic.twitter.com\/Ay0UULaDcX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; GM Envolve (@GMEnvolve) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GMEnvolve\/status\/969256063114579969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"March 1, 2018\">March 1, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Pump Failure&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/water-pump\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"water pump\">water pump<\/a> in some 1990 to 2004 models of the Buick Regal has been reported to fail. Several owners discovered that their water pump was leaking after seeing accumulated water or coolant under their vehicles. Some owners found out about the issue after the water pump belt squealed because of the water. However, some owners only found out about the failure after their engines overheated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a faulty water pump can put your engine at risk of being damaged as a result of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-overheats-when-the-ac-is-on-causes-and-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"overheat\">overheat<\/a>. This can be quite expensive to repair. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-water-pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replace the water pump\">Replace the water pump<\/a> as soon as it shows symptoms to prevent overheating from happening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Pump Failure&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some 1990 to 2004 Buick Regal owners have reported that their engines would stall as if they had run out of gas. Their engines would stall repeatedly throughout a drive, and they would typically happen during stoplights. This issue is caused by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/common-fuel-pump-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"faulty fuel pump\">faulty fuel pump<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-fuel-pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacing\">Replacing<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-pump\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel pump\">fuel pump<\/a> should fix the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Buick Regal is a reliable vehicle even if it has some common issues reported in <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/problems\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>. Luckily, the problems are spread across many model years and they generally don&rsquo;t include any major issues related to the engine or transmission, which are the ones you should steer clear of. Reports also indicate that most of these problems occur late into the vehicle&rsquo;s lifespan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace a fuel pump on a 2003 Buick Regal 3800 engine\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X4q0vzexdcg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think the Buick Regal could be a good vehicle for you? We hope learning about this model&rsquo;s common problems can help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find OE-Grade Buick Regal Parts Online&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buick Regal has some common problems. Solving these problems often requires you to replace faulty components like mass air flow sensors and crankshaft position sensors. The Buick Regal can sometimes also develop water pump problems. You shouldn&rsquo;t ignore these issues because your Buick Regal&rsquo;s engine can get damaged, which will result in expensive repairs. Luckily, you can easily get the parts that you need right here at CarParts.com!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> has an intuitive interface that allows you to find the right part for your vehicle in just a few clicks. Simply input your vehicle&rsquo;s make, year, model, and engine type into our vehicle selector. Afterward, you can choose parts from our curated list. We only source parts from leading aftermarket manufacturers, so you can be confident in their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Shop for Buick Regal parts like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/water-pump\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"water pumps\">water pumps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft position sensors\">crankshaft position sensors<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mass-air-flow-sensor\/buick\/regal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"mass air flow sensors\">mass air flow sensors<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Buick Regal was originally an upscale midsize car with both coupe and sedan versions when it came out in&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/buick-regal-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":44428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3858,2905],"tags":[1003],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-44337","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-buick","8":"category-vehicle-reliability","9":"tag-buick-regal","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Buick Regal Reliability and Common Problems - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Buick Regal is a reliable sedan that can run into a few issues over time. 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