2002 Buick Regal Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 27 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
200 -240
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Pam D
Enjoyable drive for anyone.
Have only had normal wear and tear. Comfy to ride. In this car does a good job for almost any job you have to do. The seats keep your buns warm when its cold, and the air works to keep you cool in the summer you can ride five adult people with ease. Has a lot of little storage spots, the seats fold down for a flat surface in back seat, also has a opening from the trunk to the back seat for anything to long. The steering wheel moves up and down so you can drive comfortable.
accountCircle Brendan M
Reliable American luxury.
Plenty of power on demand very comfortable on the highway loss of low end torque for relaxing driving experience, slightly harsh ride over any road that's not smooth kind of a gas hog in town good on the highway been a very reliable with the exception of normal wear and tear of a higher mileage car
accountCircle Audrey W
That Buick's are good cars. Reliable. Comfortable. Provide a nice ride. The car is powerful and can goes fast.
This car was used. Bought from owner. Very nice shape and acceptable amount of miles on it. I use it to go to work and errands. It is reliable. So far, I have only had to make a few repairs. Comfortable ride. It was loaded with CD player and all.
accountCircle C. Good
Fantatsic Daily Driver
Wonderful automobile! 250k miles on LS and consistently achieves 27mpg on MA highways.
accountCircle Robert H
150,000 and still going strong!!
Car has over 150,000 on it and it still runs great. Besides normal wear and tear (I.E. Brakes, oil changes), the only major problem has been the computer module that had to be replaced. Car rides very well, has great pick up, and is very comfortable.
accountCircle Jenn T
It has a great motor, reliable and so Worth it for anyone
I like that its reliable. I dislike that it's older
accountCircle Maryann G
The Buick Regal, PERFECT for Moms on the go!
I absolutely love my Buick Regal. It's spacious and good on gas. One thing that truly attracted me to this car was the trunk space, I have 2 kids and sometimes we have a lot to fit in the car. The gas mileage is great and I'd say on average I get about 30 miles per gallon. Definitely an economical family car.
accountCircle Aubrey V
It is a workhorse. I know other sedans similar to mine that doesn't keep close in gas consumption or in appeal.
I like that it roomy and was fairly popular. I hate that even though it is over 15 years old it still costs a ton to repair.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joy B
Comfort and reliability for the win!
The drive is smooth! This Buick really is the smoothest driving car I've ever had. The seats are a comfortable size and the leather is such a nice feature. Even with it being an older vehicle I don't expect any major mechanical issues. Just an older car, made right. It's a comfortable, dependable car - not the fanciest or the newest, but to me it's all about being reliable.
accountCircle Mare H
A highlight of this vehicle is the reliability.
My Buick regal is a very reliable car, I have had it going on 3 years. As of now my vehicle is in need of maintenance such as brake pads and rotors, muffler repair and oil change other than no major problems with the car.
accountCircle Brenda L
It's been good car in general and it is 17 years old.
Well the car has some issues now. The automatic window on the drivers side either needs a switch or motor because the window does not go up or down without difficulties. There is a thumping sound underneath the passenger side. And the gas gage does not work properly. So the car has issues.
accountCircle Solomon M
My vehicle is a reliable Buick Regal with a black trim and finish
It is a heavy gas taker but it has good mileage, it is a good make and model, it is a solid car that does not take a lot of damage. And it starts up very easily. However, the leather seats are not good for extremely hot and cold temperatures. Overall, it is a reliable car.
accountCircle Meghan B
It gets me where I need to go, but it's high maintenance.
It holds a lot, which is nice, but it seems to always have something going wrong with it. This has been a problem since a couple years after i bought it. I keep fixing it because it's paid off and cheaper than buying a new car, but no way would I get another one.
accountCircle Jeff S
It is getting on in miles, yet does not seem like it will die on the road.
Overall it is an okay automobile. It had a couple of recalls that needed to be dealt with by the dealership. Performance has been okay, it is comfortable and gets up to speed in a functional manner. Ac lasted about 10 years. It is old and getting on in miles but does not feel like it will die on the side of the road.
accountCircle Sabrina G
A family car that is very reliable.
It drives really well. The coolant light does stay on even though it is full of coolant. It also does use a ton of gas. It is big enough for my family to fit comfortably & has a big trunk for when we travel. It is very reliable and gets where I need to go.

Buick Regal Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
LS
200 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
car
GS
240 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Buick Regal Owner Reviews

3.79
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5 stars 26%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 26%
2 stars 11%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Solomon M on March 7, 2021
My vehicle is a reliable Buick Regal with a black trim and finish
It is a heavy gas taker but it has good mileage, it is a good make and model, it is a solid car that does not take a lot of damage. And it starts up very easily. However, the leather seats are not good for extremely hot and cold temperatures. Overall, it is a reliable car.
accountCircle Liz S on January 21, 2021
My Buick regal always turn heads.
I love Buick. However, the model years 2000-2005 had quite a few recalls for camshaft, converter and power window issues. Gas mileage is good. Great travel car. I like my Buick because of the roominess of it. That's something Buick has managed to keep.
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Ranks #10 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Buick Regal has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2002 Honda Accord
4.26
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4.26
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2002 Buick Regal
3.79

Ranks #3 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Buick Regal has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
32 MPG
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2002 Honda Accord
30 MPG
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2002 Buick Regal
29 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety