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What 38 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Buick Regal

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (38)Crash / fire / injury (2)Engine (9)Electrical system (6)Transmission & drivetrain (6)Brakes (4)Equipment (3)Lights (3)Steering (3)Visibility & wipers (3)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (2)Fuel system (2)

3 of 38 complaints match · Lights · clear filters

Dec 20, 2023Lights

Driver side HID headlight filling with condensation on lens and water collecting inside the headlight capsule where the wiring for the bulbs and ballast run through. Daytime running light now out and potential loss of headlight use is foreseen.

NHTSA ODI 11561044

Mar 24, 2023Lights

Driver side headlight assembly condensation. Heavy condensation is continuous and never clears up. No visible cracks or broken seals. Upon investigation, this seems to be an issue with Buick. There are numerous complaints among owners. The condensation diminishes the effectiveness of the headlight and limits the vision while driving.

NHTSA ODI 11513571

Nov 9, 2021Lights

Condensation inside both headlights. We didn't notice the problem until we moved from the warm west coast weathe to the midwest where the climate is colder.

NHTSA ODI 11439926

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2014 Buick Regal verdict →