2021 Buick Encore Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Buick Encore.

20202022
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2021 Buick Encore Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Buick Encore.

Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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2021 Buick Encore — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Buick Encore reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Buick Encore has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Buick Encore?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Buick Encore include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Buick Encore have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 Buick Encore as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2021 Buick Encore?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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