Major Problems with Buick Encore - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Buick Encore model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2015, for instance, is the worst year for the Encore. Older Encore vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Buick Encore Problems

AIR BAGS
2016 Buick Encore November 4, 2019 Victims: 6 Mileage: 29686 miles

I was sitting at a red light on a city street when a car going over 60 mph hit the car behind me that was waiting for the same light, with such force it took out my drivers side rear end and was then pushed onto the medium and into oncoming traffic. the 2nd impact to my vehicle was the speeding car who then hit me and embedded itself into my rear end. at this time was the 3rd impact when i was pushed into the car in front of me waiting for the same light. the 4th impact is ...

AIR BAGS
2016 Buick Encore October 9, 2016 Victims: 4 Mileage: 9557 miles

The vehicle was driving down a city street at approximately 35 - 40 mph. there was a glancing side impact to the drivers door, and all airbag curtains deployed. causing bruising, burns, sprain, and a concussion. the impact to the vehicle was minimal. the airbag module had been flashed already. the new modules are on back-order and may be several months/indefinite before it can be repaired.

AIR BAGS
2016 Buick Encore March 7, 2018 Victims: 2 Mileage: 24500 miles

Tamara recall: the frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners failed to deploy during a crash to both the front and rear of my vehicle. all side airbags deployed during the crash. i was stopped behind a vehicle at a red light when a drunken driver slammed into my 2016 buick encore. my vehicle was propelled forward into the car in front of me. the shoulder harness of my seatbelt did not lock to restrain me and my frontal airbags did not deploy. my car had no open recalls on it. i did the 2016 recall correction but i don't remember ...

What is the most common problem with Buick Encore?

Overall the worst problem with Buick Encore relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Encore years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 58 SERVICE BRAKES 32 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 AIR BAGS 27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25 POWER TRAIN 21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17 STEERING 13 SEAT BELTS 12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10 VISIBILITY/WIPER 10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8 BODY 5 WHEELS 5 TIRES 4 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 4 SUSPENSION 3 SEATS 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 VISIBILITY 1 STRUCTURE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 IGNITION 1 SIDEWALL 1 ELECTRICAL 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 BLIND SPOT DETECTION 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Buick Encore common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.

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