2012 Buick Regal Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,110miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Buick Regal, 2% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,110 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. While driving, the interior lighting turned on and off without warning. Additionally, the radio spontaneously turned on and off. The vehicle was taken to dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10967633, filed 2017-03, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal gs. The contact stated that the tire pressure indicator sticker, located on the front driver's door, specified to inflate the tires to 80 pounds per square inch. The contact notified the tire manufacturer, who stated that the tire label information was incorrect and the correct tire pressure was 38 pounds per square inch. The manufacturer of the vehicle was notified and was unable to provide assistance. The failure mileage was 220.”
NHTSA complaint #10457805, filed 2012-05, 220 milesRelated service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Regal
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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