#1
Engine (1.4L Turbo)
Reported across 3 Buick Encore model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Buick Encore Common Problems
We analyzed every Buick Encore reliability report across 13 model years (avg score 80/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Encore Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Buick Encore year-by-year reports.
Affects 23% of years
#2
Electrical System
Reported across 3 Buick Encore model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
HVAC System
Reported across 2 Buick Encore model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Cooling System
Reported across 2 Buick Encore model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Electrical / Infotainment
Reported across 2 Buick Encore model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Infotainment System
Reported across 2 Buick Encore model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Suspension Components
Reported across 2 Buick Encore model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2013 Buick Encore72/100
A comfortable compact SUV with a potentially costly Achilles' heel in its engine.
2014 Buick Encore72/100
A comfortable urban commuter, but its core mechanical components present genuine reliability challenges that can be costly.
2015 Buick Encore78/100
A comfortable compact SUV, but the 1.4L engine's Achilles' heel demands vigilant maintenance.
2016 Buick Encore78/100
A comfortable subcompact SUV that requires careful attention to its turbocharged engine to avoid costly repairs.
2017 Buick Encore78/100
A comfortable compact SUV with a potentially costly Achilles' heel in its turbocharged engine.
2018 Buick Encore78/100
A comfortable compact SUV with a few persistent mechanical Achilles' heels requiring a vigilant eye from its owner.
2019 Buick Encore85/100
A reliable, comfortable, and surprisingly upscale subcompact SUV that proves to be a smart, low-risk used vehicle purchase.
2020 Buick Encore83/100
A refined, mature subcompact SUV that proves its reliability through simplicity, but demands attention to its specific engine vulnerabilities.
2021 Buick Encore82/100
A dependable urban cruiser that demands proactive engine maintenance to truly shine.
2022 Buick Encore87/100
A practical, no-frills crossover that delivers reliable daily transportation without significant drama.
2023 Buick Encore82/100
A reliable, no-frills subcompact SUV that excels in practical urban driving, provided its specific engine characteristics are understood.
2024 Buick Encore88/100
A fresh, comfortable compact SUV offering solid predicted reliability, but keep an eye on early tech hiccups.
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