2019 Buick Encore problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 2019 Buick Encore with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 24.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 9.3%.
Complaints129
Crashes16
Fires1
Injuries14
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Engine 24.8% · 32
Unknown or other 9.3% · 12
Fuel/propulsion system 9.3% · 12
Air bags 8.5% · 11
Electrical system 7.8% · 10
Power train 7.0% · 9
Vehicle speed control 5.4% · 7
Service brakes 5.4% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 16 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 14 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Buick Encore in this data, 2019 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2015 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 71 in the last three years against 36 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 22,150 miles.
In owners' own words
My check engine light continues to turn on and the code is related to the wastegate actuator/turbo charger. My car is running rough and doesn't accelerate properly. It sometimes rocks back and forth when I try to accelerate. Which is a KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BUICK. GMC REFUSES TO RECALL THIS WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE. And naturally, it becomes an issue after the warranty expires. Mileage: 67,067 Engine
I haven't drove my car in 2 years because the engine and a/c went out on a vehicle that only have 67,000 miles. I should not have to replace a whole engine and a/c when I got the car brand new off the lot. This is my second buick that has had serious problem GM IS SELLING LEMONS TO THERE CUSTOMERS AND IM LOOKING TO STARTING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IF THIS IS NOT FIXED. Engine
turbocharger failures, which can result in reduced acceleration, power loss causing problems while trying to merge onto traffic and also in hill climbing. My understanding this is a common problem with the Buick Encore and has not been recalled. My garage said they have repaired a "ton" of these turbo in Buick Encores. Why no recall??? Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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