2012 Buick Regal engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Buick Regal — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine used oil with no smoke or leaks. Had to change oil every 2300 miles. Motor went bad do to no oil even after oil change.”
filed Apr 19, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start up, and while at a stop light the entire vehicle would shake and vibrate. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was…”
filed Sep 13, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 5 | 26% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 9 | 27% |
| 2014 Regal | 9 | 24% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 Regal | 108 | 39% |
| 2004 Regal | 18 | 27% |
| 2003 Regal | 26 | 26% |
| 2002 Regal | 33 | 28% |
| 2001 Regal | 52 | 28% |
| 2000 Regal | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 Regal | 49 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.