Complaints
101
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2018 Buick Encore Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:77,384 mi
#210 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:10,325 mi
Crash-related:6
#310 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:53,305 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Buick Encore.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 26 | — | — | 77,384 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 6 | — | 10,325 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 1 | — | 53,305 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 4 | — | 15,089 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 1 | — | 8,527 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 69,100 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 1 | — | 40,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 152,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 17,846 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 14,367 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi |
Other Buick Encore Years
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