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Epsilon II · Sedan

2017 Buick Regal

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Buick Regal.

Owner complaints
20, mostly service brakes
Owner complaints

What 20 owners reported

Service brakes11
Power train2
Exterior lighting2
Steering1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2017 Buick Regal at a glance

Trims
BaseGSPremium IPremium IISport Touring
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd, Manual 6-spd
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2017 Buick Regal?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2017 Buick Regal with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. No recall campaigns are on file for this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2017 Buick Regal reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Buick Regal?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Buick Regal listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.