KnownCarProblemsBuick Encore Problems by Year
Owners have filed 602 complaints with NHTSA about the Buick Encore since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2015, 2017, 2019. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Buick Encore problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Encore | 87 | Engine | 2 | 9 |
| 2018 Encore | 74 | Engine | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 Encore | 89 | Engine | 2 | 12 |
| 2016 Encore | 80 | Engine | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 Encore | 124 | Engine | 4 | 6 |
| 2014 Encore | 60 | Engine | 4 | 3 |
| 2013 Encore | 52 | Engine | 6 | 4 |
20 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Buick Encore
- What years of the Buick Encore have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2015 (124), 2017 (89), 2019 (87).
- What is the most common problem with the Buick Encore?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (235), electrical (83), transmission (68).
- Which Buick Encore years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (8), 2021 (9), 2020 (19). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.