KnownCarProblems2018 Buick Encore Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Encore, most often about the engine (42% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 5th of 10 Encore model years by number of complaints.
Complaints74
Recalls0
Crashes reported10
Fires reported0
Injuries reported9
Most common 2018 Buick Encore problems
Engine
31 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
With estimating my months over a span of 4 months I had my turbo charger replacedbecause it had gone bad. I was out of town the light came on. And when I return I took it to the shop they diagnose it and said it was a turbo charger. I had an extended warranty on the car so they replace the turbo charger with no…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Brakes
11 complaints · 15%I have complin to my dealer about my car excelerating when I hit the brakes . They said they can find a problem , well it happen again on august 29 2019 an it cause a accident I was driving on a 6 lane roadway around 330 in the afternoon I was in cruise control at 45 MPH an when I went to stop the car accellerated . I…
This took place on private property in the parking lot of a commercial building. The vehicle was in motion going forward. It was decelerating head-in into a parking spot. The braking action was engaged. The vehicle had slowed to about 5 MPH. My right foot was on the brake pedal and the braking was engaged. I then…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 14%This took place on private property in the parking lot of a commercial building. The vehicle was in motion going forward. It was decelerating head-in into a parking spot. The braking action was engaged. The vehicle had slowed to about 5 MPH. My right foot was on the brake pedal and the braking was engaged. I then…
As far as I can determine there is no recall concerning tires on 2018 encores. Yet at only 19,334 miles on my Encore I had to replace a tire because the tire store could not get the tire repaired. Their comment was that the puncture on the tread area was too large to accept a patch. Thus I spent $172.25 for an…
Transmission
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
8/14-car was lacking power, service manager was able to duplicate issue on road test . 8/24-car service for rough idle and lack of power, service stabilitrak light on and check engine light on with an error code of p0171. In september, car started to shake while in park but no check engine light, dealer advise unable…
With estimating my months over a span of 4 months I had my turbo charger replacedbecause it had gone bad. I was out of town the light came on. And when I return I took it to the shop they diagnose it and said it was a turbo charger. I had an extended warranty on the car so they replace the turbo charger with no…
Air bags
10 complaints · 14%Airbags did not deploy upon auto accident. Impact area was front corner fender on passenger side. Possible gas released into passenger side of cabin smelled 'electrical' and 'smoke' filled passenger footboard area. No loss of coolant from car to explain smoke. Airbag warning light remains on dashboard display. Car was…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, crashed into the corner panel of an unknown vehicle. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The driver frontal and floor air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the legs and medical attention was provided. The…
Electrical
9 complaints · 12%Since I bought this car in 04/2018 I had many problems problems as the engine sensor had to be replaced, headlights going out when I was driving, they could not reproduce the problem at the dealership , now the back wheel driver module is bad,it will need to be replaced ,and finally I almost could not drive in the…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 8%Steering
6 complaints · 8%Since I bought this car in 04/2018 I had many problems problems as the engine sensor had to be replaced, headlights going out when I was driving, they could not reproduce the problem at the dealership , now the back wheel driver module is bad,it will need to be replaced ,and finally I almost could not drive in the…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering, and brake functionality. The vehicle began to shake, and the brakes and steering wheel became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Buick Encore recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Buick Encore
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Encore?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (31 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); brakes (11 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Encore have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Buick Encore. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Buick Encore?
- It is 5th of 10 Encore model years by number of complaints, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.