2012 Buick Regal Buick Regal 2012

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2012 Buick Regal repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (1%)

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2012 Buick Regal body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Buick Regal

Engine not specified

49000 mi Rust forming and breaking through paint inside front driver side door at bottom 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

28000 mi Replaced hood insulation 
8600 mi Passenger side door rattle. Increases when music played at any volume. Hood liner sagging/falling from hood. Rear speaker covers have warped from time/heat. 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

52000 mi Deteriorated leather seat, broken cargo net. Not replaced since they refused to honor it on bumper to bumper warranty 
24200 mi Hood insulator was falling down. New one put in fits like a glove. Clearly an improved design over the original. 
3000 mi Headliner was falling in the rear of the car. There was a bulletin for this repair, that required special parts not on hand, so I had to make another trip to the dealer to fix. 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

28000 mi

US $30
Clear coat on driver side bumper under headlight is peeling off. Scheduled an appointment for body shop in the end of October. 
30600 mi Clear coat was pealing off the driver's side front bumper just beneath the headlight assembly. Dealer sent it to the body shop who painted and refinished clear coat. 
38000 mi

US $400
Sunroof motor replaced 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

9000 mi Sunroof failed 
19000 mi Water infiltration into trunk 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

14000 mi Broken hinge on driver's courtesy mirror 

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2012 Buick Regal Body Problems

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