2016 Buick Regal problems and complaints
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Regal. The most-reported areas: Steering (10), Exterior Lighting (6), Electrical System (6).
Key takeaways
- 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 24% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 12% |
| Engine | 5 | 12% |
| Power Train | 5 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 7% |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control,wheels,engine - filed 2025-06-18
My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a sho...
Steering - filed 2025-02-12
My steering failed and started pulling left into traffic. It was hard to keep it in my lane. Had to have it towed by AAA. Took to my mechanic and he said it was the electric belt drive rack &pinion steering. He told me there was a recall on it. When I checked I was told that my vin # was not included. I think it should...
Tires - filed 2024-09-25
My tires were Black when I bought them at Wittlins in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin in 2020. They have been continualy turning brown on the outside of tire. Now they are a beige color on the outside of tire. It seems the tires are aging terribly. I complained to Wittlins a few times about tires discoloration and the m...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.