2001 Buick Regal vs 2001 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Buick Regal | 2001 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 187 | 920 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 399 | 276 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 142 |
| Fire reports | 48 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,500 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 405 |
| Power Train | 11 | 209 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 78 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 57 |
| Engine | 52 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 29 |
| Structure | 7 | 47 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 31 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 46 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 57 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 33 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
2001 Buick Regal
2001 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.