2012 Buick Regal engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 21 complaints for the 2012 Buick Regal, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was traveling at approximately 35 MPH on a city street when a "pop" noise was heard, immediately followed by the car shutting down. There was no warning or system error lights on and none turned on. There was no power or brakes available in the vehicle. Upon attempting to coast vehicle off the road to a safe area, 2 people driving by yelled to get out, as there were flames coming out of the undercarriage. The entire front of the car including the engine engulfed in flames.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick regal. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine indicator illuminated and "reduce speed" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH and would not accelerate beyond that speed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the timing chain and the sensor rods were faulty. A dealer was not made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Buick Regal
- Lighting 35 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints