Buick Encore Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Buick Encore years to avoid

No model year of the Buick Encore stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

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Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2022	95	8	Transmission		0	1	Fewest complaints
2021	94	9	Engine		0	0	Fewest complaints
2020	91	19	Engine	29,000	2	1	Fewest complaints
2019	68	88	Engine	34,000	2	9
2018	75	75	Engine	20,000	0	10
2017	63	90	Engine	41,000	2	12
2016	72	80	Engine	32,251	2	6
2015	55	124	Engine	33,200	4	6
2014	77	60	Engine	50,000	4	3
2013	78	52	Engine	21,693	6	4

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Buick Encore should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buick Encore has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buick Encore?

2022, 2021 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (8, 9 and 19).

What is the most common problem with the Buick Encore?

Engine, with 248 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (88) and transmission (77).

How many recalls does the Buick Encore have?

13 recalls between 2013 and 2022. The 2013 model year has the most, with 6.

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