2014 Buick Regal: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Buick Regal: 2 recalls, 38 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V092000 · 2014 · 355 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster May disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." they also fail to conform to fmvss number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Why it matters: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver May be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position May not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to…
The fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet
Steering Vehicle recall #14V409000 · 2014 · 106 vehicles
What's wrong: Improperly torqued fasteners May cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Why it matters: If any of the components separate, the vehicle May have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (9): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), warning light on (3).
- Other / unknown (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (6): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), stalls / loses power (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (6): the most common themes are warning light on (3), stalls / loses power (2), hard / delayed shifting (2).
The 2014 Buick Regal has 38 owner complaints, ranking #20 of 29 Regal model years for complaints (well below the 103 average). Complaints peaked in 2016 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 48,863 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (91 complaints, 6 recalls), 2015 (33 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 31 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 30 | 23 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Buick Regal. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Buick Regal problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (9), other / unknown (7), electrical (6).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Buick Regal get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Buick Regal repair manual?
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