Buick

Encore

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2013 to 2022

Includes Encore, Encore AWD and Encore FWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2022. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 39; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2015. complaints: 121, about 3.1x this model's typical 39; recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Buick Encore
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2013	2Gas	26.5	138	$2,350	6	52	1 (1 open)	ENGINE 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 52, above this model's typical 39 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 20 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	26.5	138	$2,350	4	60	0	ENGINE 28%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 60, about 1.5x this model's typical 39 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 31 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	27	no data	$2,300	4	121	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, ENGINE 14%, STEERING 14%
complaints: 121, about 3.1x this model's typical 39 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 3 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	28	148	$2,200	2	77	0	ENGINE 34%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 77, below this model's typical 78 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 14 Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Gas	28	148	$2,200	2	86	0	ENGINE 25%, AIR BAGS 10%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 86, above this model's typical 78 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 28 Score: 57 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	28	143	$2,200	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 78 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas	27	146	$2,300	2	78	0	ENGINE 25%, AIR BAGS 9%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 78, in line with this model's typical 78 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	26.5	138	$2,350	2	18	0	ENGINE 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 18, below this model's typical 39 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 77 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas	26.5	146	$2,350	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 78 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	26.5	153	$2,350	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 39 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2013: 26.5 to 2022: 26.5

Owner complaints2013: 52 to 2022: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Buick Encore to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.