Safety Score
87
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2018 Buick Encore.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2018 Buick Encore. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service AWD" warning light illuminat… |
| 2026-02-08 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The front passenger air bag sensor turns off either before we begin driving or while the vehicle is in motion. The manu… |
| 2025-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | After filling up fuel vehicle starts and stalls out. This occurs while driving at stop signs. And also while driving lo… |
| 2025-11-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Brought my car to get an oil change and was told they could not do it as my oil filter housing unit is cracked and leak… |
| 2025-11-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadve… |
| 2025-09-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | COMPONENT FAILURE: THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN. YES, IT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SAFETY RISK: VEHICLE HESITATED AND LOS… |
| 2025-09-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Was driving and lost complete power but came right back on itself. Car also makes a loud noise periodically when revers… |
| 2025-07-04 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 4 | When crossing through an intersection at approximately 45mph, I was struck by another vehicle, speed unknown, who faile… |
| 2025-06-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car experienced issues with the fan turning off when car was turned off. It caused the battery to die. The car was … |
| 2025-06-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Encore. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunc… |
| 2025-05-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | While driving, my car began to glitch out. The screens started turning on and off, the doors began locking and unlockin… |
| 2025-03-16 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | A deer came out of nowhere and I hit it head on. It totaled the car. The airbag did not go off |
| 2025-02-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | During normal driving the car would lose power. RPM's would drop and with engine sputtering. No trouble codes show up. |
| 2025-02-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine stalls, intake hose, power issues, multiple oil leaks |
| 2025-01-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | 2018 Buick Encore has large area of peeled paint on hood. There is also bubbling unde driver side door handle. I was to… |
| 2025-01-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have been alerted by General Motors, via a letter that I received in March, 2024, that, due to a defect, my car's (a … |
| 2024-12-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact's husband noticed th… |
| 2024-08-26 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Stalling and shuts off. Low power when accelerating. Car has been so slow to take off that when merging into on coming … |
| 2024-07-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | There are many Buick Encores, including 2018 that have a problem with acceleator position sensors. My car’s vin # shows… |
| 2024-06-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was shaking a… |
| 2024-03-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Turbo charger has A leak, dealer stated they knew it had a leak but they couldn't find it. All they did was clear the c… |
| 2024-03-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We took our 2018 buick encore in to get the turbo fixed for the recall. The mechanic told us he can't test the turbo on… |
| 2024-03-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Overdrive recall and check engine lights is on. We were just informed about the recall from our mechanic |
| 2024-03-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Have been experiencing brake malfunction on my 2018 Buick Encore with the brakes getting locked while driving. There we… |
| 2024-02-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The conta… |
| 2024-01-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | All Wheel Drive System & All Wheel Drive Off Warnings 4 Different Times One Time lost the ability to Steer Once to Deal… |
| 2024-01-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My all 4 tires blew in the past years. It was due to defective tires that I was not aware of. It could have meant death… |
| 2023-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have been employed in the Automotive Parts and Repair business for over forty years. I notice my vehicle exhaust sou… |
| 2023-08-04 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When driving, the vehicle will stutter and make the car feel as though it’s bubbling, once you come to a stop, the vehi… |
| 2023-05-29 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 1 | While on the highway car suddenly had a brake and steering failure which resulted in injuries to myself. Zeigler and B… |
| 2023-02-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Pittering nosie started from under the hood a few days later the information pages glitches and gave 20+ options with t… |
| 2023-01-17 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Turbo has gone out four times in less than a year. Car is unable to accelerate and goes way below speed limit on highwa… |
| 2023-01-10 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side seat belt was not retracting. T… |
| 2023-01-10 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My airbag light is on and malfunctioning. It will cost $200 for the diagnostic and no repair. To repair it will cost $8… |
| 2023-01-06 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the message "Engine Power Reduced" was d… |
| 2022-12-12 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | previous airbag recall, but not including my VIN. However, my airbag light is on and malfunctioning. It will cost $200 … |
| 2022-07-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Feel like the car is loosing drive/power and not accelerating. I was driving and the engine light started flashing. No … |
| 2022-06-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Turbo charger malfunction. Confirmed by dealership and had to be replaced. Stabilitrak malfunction. Car is stalling out… |
| 2022-06-21 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Stabilitrak warning comes on and car stalls out. Passenger seat belt doesn't clip person in correctly. |
| 2022-06-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, she depressed the brake pedal but it fai… |
| 2022-06-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My vehicle would not start and I had no control over the computerized system. |
| 2022-04-21 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Currently my vehicle has issue with dash board and instrument panel getting hot to the touch after driving for approxim… |
| 2022-01-01 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The Stab… |
| 2021-08-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Twice I was driving my car going about 35-45 mikes an hour. My car started to shake along with a loud humming sound. I … |
| 2021-07-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning ligh… |
| 2021-07-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Unknown. On Highway total loss of power, unable to steer. |
| 2021-05-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact's girlfriend owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while his girlfriend was driving 35 mph, the vehi… |
| 2021-02-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact's sister owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvert… |
| 2021-01-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | WITH ESTIMATING MY MONTHS OVER A SPAN OF 4 MONTHS I HAD MY TURBO CHARGER REPLACEDBECAUSE IT HAD GONE BAD. I WAS OUT OF … |
| 2020-12-30 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED… |