2005 Buick Regal
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 125 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 201 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 86 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 174 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 302 |
| 1999 | 246 |
| 2000 | 184 |
| 2001 | 187 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 280 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
2 of 4 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing hub.
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2005 Buick rendezvous hub bearings malfunction at 38,900 miles .
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-31
Service brakes
2 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.
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Several times my car has suddenly shut off while driving on roads and even the freeway. The steering wheel locks up and you cannot operate the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-12
Also filed under Engine and electrical system
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2005 Buick Regal reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Regal?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Regal have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.