Model year
2004 Buick Regal
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 66 complaints for the 2004 Buick Regal (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (31), ENGINE (18), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (6). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 184 complaints
- 2001 187 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 101 complaints
- 2004 66 complaints
- 2011 280 complaints
- 2012 92 complaints
- 2013 91 complaints
- 2014 38 complaints
- 2015 33 complaints
- 2016 41 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 19 complaints
- 2019 20 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
Recalls
15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired…
15V201000 · Apr 6, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet…
Complaints
66 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 2, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Regal · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Buick Regal at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.