Worst 2019 Buick Encore Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Buick Encore.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 27 | 3 | — | 26,749 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | 1 | — | 29,710 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 5 | — | 55,150 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | — | 38,687 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | 3,200 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Buick Encore
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~194,117 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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2019 Buick Encore — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Buick Encore reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Encore reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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