2005 Buick Regal Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Regal years
- Not enough data 20th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Buick Regal. That ranks 20th out of 24 Regal model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Buick Regal problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 19,030 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 45 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 45 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 45 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Buick Regal recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Buick Regal.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Several times my car has suddenly shut off while driving on roads and even the freeway. The steering wheel locks up and you cannot operate the vehicle. The last time this happened, it caused me to drift across two lanes and onto the shoulder of the road. There were other cars around that had to…
I slid in a snow storm, hitting a truck and crashed in the front of my 2005 buick, lacrosse. I was driving slowly due to the weather but gained speed as i came down the hill. The front of my car was severely damaged. None of my air bags deployed. The first emergency man on the scene said something…
1. I have a 2005 buick rendezvous with only 48,000 miles on it. One month ago the service traction system light/abs/tracking off lights kept coming on. I just bought brand new tires in may 2007 and approx one month later i heard a bad roaring noise coming from what i thought was the tires. I…
2005 buick rendezvous hub bearings malfunction at 38,900 miles . *nm
Other Buick Regal years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Regal | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Regal | 19 | 3 |
| 2018 Regal | 19 | 3 |
| 2017 Regal | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 Regal | 41 | 1 |
| 2015 Regal | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 Regal | 38 | 2 |
| 2013 Regal | 91 | 6 |
| 2012 Regal | 92 | 7 |
| 2011 Regal | 280 | 4 |
| 2010 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Regal | 66 | 2 |
| 2003 Regal | 101 | 3 |
| 2002 Regal | 117 | 3 |
| 2001 Regal | 187 | 6 |
| 2000 Regal | 184 | 8 |
| 1999 Regal | 246 | 6 |
| 1998 Regal | 302 | 6 |
| 1997 Regal | 136 | 7 |
| 1996 Regal | 204 | 3 |
| 1995 Regal | 173 | 8 |
See all Buick Regal problems by year, every Buick model, or the Buick VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Regal?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buick Regal?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Buick Regal a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Regal model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.