2004 Buick Regal Reliability

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LS Sedan (3.8L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2004 Buick Regal by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets and occasional problems are failures of the Valve Cover Gaskets and Oil Pan Gasket. The failure of the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets, Valve Cover Gaskets and Oil Pan Gaskets apply to the 3.8L engine only. The cost to repair the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets (without a supercharger) is estimated at $103.00 for the parts and $390.00 for the labor. The cost to repair the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets (with a supercharger) is estimated at $80.00 for parts and $445.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Valve Cover Gaskets is $23.00 for parts and $170.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Oil Pan Gasket is estimated at $20.00 for parts and $125.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $123.75 for parts and $91.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Buick Regal by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.