Pick a Buick Model

Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.

Why we don't show Buick-wide stats: Buick reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Buick F-150 might be solid while the BuickFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Buick Models (19)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Buick Park Avenue

(1984–2005) high severity
1,880 complaintsCrash rate: 5.1%Severity: 13296
2

Buick Roadmaster

(1989–1999) high severity
452 complaintsCrash rate: 13.5%Severity: 13245
3

Buick Riviera

(1982–1999) high severity
437 complaintsCrash rate: 6.9%Severity: 13141
4

Buick Lesabre

(1982–2006) high severity
4,860 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 7242
5

Buick Century

(1981–2005) high severity
2,393 complaintsCrash rate: 7.7%Severity: 6573
6

Buick Terraza

(2005–2007) high severity
341 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 6198
7

Buick Rendezvous

(2001–2007) high severity
1,795 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 5792
8

Buick Rainier

(2003–2007) high severity
525 complaintsCrash rate: 6.3%Severity: 5500
9

Buick Encore Gx

(2020–2025) high severity
282 complaintsCrash rate: 3.5%Severity: 2636
10

Buick Reatta

(1988–1993) high severity
56 complaintsCrash rate: 12.5%Severity: 1702
11

Buick Regal

(1982–2020) high severity
4,440 complaintsCrash rate: 5.0%Severity: 1340
12

Buick Lucerne

(2006–2011) high severity
1,326 complaintsCrash rate: 9.0%Severity: 1084
13

Buick Lacrosse

(2005–2019) high severity
2,885 complaintsCrash rate: 5.1%Severity: 422
14

Buick Verano

(2012–2017) high severity
666 complaintsCrash rate: 3.8%Severity: 201
15

Buick Enclave

(2008–2025)
3,224 complaintsCrash rate: 4.3%Severity: 119
16

Buick Envista

(2024–2026)
120 complaintsCrash rate: 3.3%Severity: 54
17

Buick Cascada

(2016–2019)
61 complaintsCrash rate: 3.3%Severity: 47
18

Buick Encore

(2013–2022)
855 complaintsCrash rate: 9.9%Severity: 32
19

Buick Envision

(2016–2025)
333 complaintsCrash rate: 2.7%Severity: 15
Found a Buick you like?

Pick your model above, then check the VIN.

NHTSA data tells you which models & years to avoid. The VIN tells you if this specific car has hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check Any VIN FreeSee sample report →

Most Common Buick Problems

Components most reported across all Buick models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,5342.0%
ENGINE1,7191.6%
AIR BAGS1,61518.1%
STEERING1,2455.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9702.7%
POWER TRAIN9273.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING8691.0%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP73312.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72420.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6201.3%

Looking for accident history? See Buick accident & safety statistics from our 16M+ vehicle history database.

Buying a Buick?

Check the specific VIN for hidden accidents, title issues, and full vehicle history — just $4.99.

Check VIN Free