Verdict
2017 Buick Regal: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2017 Buick Regal — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 20 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 74% of 2017 sedans. Service Brakes leads the reports (55%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2017 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
20
Reports to NHTSA, 2017
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 74% of 2017 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2017 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (55% of 20 reports), followed by exterior lighting (10%).
Share of all 20 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11517415, ODI 11650657, ODI 11624072, ODI 11584466, ODI 11549599.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2017 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
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- Side
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2017 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 21 | 29 | 24 |
| Regal | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 30 | 23 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2017 Buick Regal: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Buick Regal?
Owners filed 20 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Buick Regal — fewer complaints than 74% of comparable 2017 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Buick Regal?
The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (55% of complaints) and exterior lighting (10%).
How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Regal have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2017 Buick Regal as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Buick Regal get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Buick Regal between 23 and 24 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.