2012 Buick Regal vs 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
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 | 2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 92 | 864 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,748 | 1,814 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–24 | 26–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 56,283 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 267 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 196 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 142 |
| Power Train | 7 | 137 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 108 |
| Steering | 1 | 103 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 48 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 88 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 57 |
| Stalling | 0 | 56 |
| Overheating | 0 | 47 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 14 |
2012 Buick Regal
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
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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.