How Long Do Buick Regals Last? (Miles & Years)
Buick Regals rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 910 used Regals for sale in the US, 18.6% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 2.1% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 114,925 miles.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 910 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Buick Regal mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Regals | 910 | 110,645 | 18.6% | 1.9% | — |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 754 | 114,925 | 21% | 2.1% | — |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Buick Regal years to look for — and avoid
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2011, 2012 and 2013 as years to avoid. See the full Buick Regal years to avoid and the best Buick Regal years.
Common problems on high-mileage Regals
- Limp mode and engine stalling (2011–2018) — owner reports between 140,000 and 140,000 miles
- Headlight condensation and failure (2013–2015) — owner reports between 34,500 and 137,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Buick Regal model years: equipment (6,299), electrical system (3,325), engine and engine cooling (1,607).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Buick Regal last?
Buick Regals rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 910 used Regals for sale in the US, 18.6% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 2.1% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 114,925 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 218,901 miles.
How many years does a Buick Regal last?
754 of the 910 Regals listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 21% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Buick Regal?
18.6% of used Regals for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 21% among examples 10+ years old (median 114,925 miles). Fewer Regals make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Buick Regal years last the longest?
Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2011, 2012 and 2013 as years to avoid.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Regals?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include limp mode and engine stalling (2011–2018), reported at 140,000–140,000 miles and headlight condensation and failure (2013–2015), reported at 34,500–137,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Buick Regal for sale?
The median used Buick Regal for sale has 110,645 miles; one in ten has more than 167,237. Based on 910 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 910 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03