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2018 Buick Encore

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Encore. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are brakes (10%) and air bags (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
109 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 28% of complaints
Fuel economy
27 to 30 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Encore. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are brakes (10%) and air bags (9%).

  • Engine 28%
  • Brakes 10%
  • Air bags 9%
  • Drivetrain & axles 9%
  • Electrical system 8%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2018 Buick Encore

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2018 Buick Encore. Combined fuel economy ranges from 27 to 30 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 33 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2018 Buick Encore earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Encore