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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 79 repairs.
2012 Buick Regal electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 15 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 | Trunk release under Buick emblem non-functioning Replace key fob battery message appears, even after I replaced the battery in both key fobs |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $1200 |
Driver side headlamp stopped working |
| 85000 mi US $80 |
Trunk would not open manually; would open with remote. Searched problem in BuickForum and posters recommended replacing the trunk lid switch which could short out from moisture. Ordered switch from Cultrag $26 then went to a body shop which removed old switch and replaced with new for $54. I did not want to do job myself since it required prying/popping insulation from trunk lid to access switch. |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 42160 mi | Driver side seat heater not working: 1st trip to diagnose, needed to order part. 2nd trip, ordered wrong part. 3rd trip finally replaced and everything now in working order. |
| 57660 mi C $75 |
Passenger side headlamp has condensation and does not work. Went to dealer to get an assessment of whether it is repairable or needs replacement. The assessment was "yep, there's condensation in it. That'll be $65+tax please." They told me they could dry it out, "seal" it, and replace the headlight bulb and ballast for $800 but not warranty / guarantee that it would work, or replace the entire unit for more than $2000 + labour. I'm totally dumbfounded. |
| 60140 mi C $1000 |
Passenger side headlamp not working - needed to replace the entire unit! |
| 95976 mi C $3000 |
Replaced driver's side headlamp. Condensation inside shorted out all functionality. |
| 52000 mi US $200 |
Battery needed to be changed. |
| 2000 mi US $20 |
Fuel Gauge wouldn't move after adding fuel |
| 2300 mi | Installed part for fuel gauge. |
| 32100 mi | Had trunk sensor replaced due to trunk opening too easy |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18000 mi | AM/FM Radio did not work. Replaced Antenna Amplifier module. Did not fix. Special Ordered Radio. 7 days to come in and replaced it. |
| 28000 mi US $30 |
TAC outlet on back side of the center console was inoperable. Determined that the plug was bad and ordered a new one from GM. Looking at the plug, they believe the plug never worked from new. Maybe the previous owner never used it?? |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $100 |
Replaced driver headlight |
| 1000 mi | Failed starter/generator unit. Car wouldnt start on 3rd day I had it. Since the parts weren't readily available I didn't get it back for 10 days. I had about 200 miles at that point. |
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