2018 Buick regal tourx Essence
W04GV8SX5J1098506
Vehicle history report for the 2018 Buick regal tourx (VIN W04GV8SX5J1098506). Silver. Title: Clean. 33,714 mi reported. Registered in Ak. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
MPG & running costs
Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2018 Buick regal tourx.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN W04GV8SX5J1098506
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2018 buick regal tourx.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Buick regal tourx, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 14
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2018 Buick regal tourx.
SERVICE BRAKES
Front Passenger Brake Hose Failure by Crimp
NHTSA ODI #11707350ENGINE
Check engine light came on, reads reduced power and is causing problems accelerating
NHTSA ODI #11633048UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
My check engine light came on along with my traction control light, and "Reduced Engine Power" popped up. This is connected to a recall on this vehicle for a connector at the throttle pedal.
NHTSA ODI #11632118LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Rear camera and cross traffic warning system malfunctions randomly, working less than half the time. When the vehicle is put in reverse the system and camera often do not work and issue a notice that it needs serviced. On several occasions it did not warn me of a person behind my vehicle or another vehicle behind me. I have avoided accidents but the syste…
NHTSA ODI #11605697ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shift to park message in DIC along with audible warning, even though car in park. Will not allow you to lock car, will run down battery. Have to play with shifter to stop. Eventually couldn't get it to stop. Per dealer "Possible intermittent failure of the park switch in transmission shift control. Need to replace transmission shift control assembly." Car ou…
NHTSA ODI #11571801UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
RECALL NOT COMPLETED? The previous GM Buick Dealership I went to, appears they will not or can not confirm that the Buick June, 2022 Recall (Braking issue) work was done in October, 2022 at Key Chevrolet Buick GM in South Burlington, VT. I have contacted both the Dealership and Manufacturer (Buick) current Case # 9-10190079245 twice and Buick (Corporate) …
NHTSA ODI #11529135POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
@ 40,000 miles The Buick Regal Tour X is making a loud humming noise from shifting gears from the transmission and a noise near the engine, when slowing down to 5 mph, loud humming noise can be heard. I took the car to GM service department and the mechanic told me he couldn't find anything wrong. I told him Yet, Yet?? I want to be proactive on this transmi…
NHTSA ODI #11494054SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owned a 2018 Buick Regal Tourx. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 55 MPH and under wet misty road conditions, she saw that the vehicle ahead had stopped, she depressed the brake pedal in a panic stop. The vehicle did not stop and crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. The contact stated that his daughter did not…
NHTSA ODI #11488795+ 6 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN W04GV8SX5J1098506 valid?
W04GV8SX5J1098506 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2018 Buick regal tourx.
Does the 2018 Buick regal tourx have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2018 Buick regal tourx. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Buick regal tourx get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Buick regal tourx at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway).
Data last checked 18 Jul 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.