The Lemon IndexAll cars · Buick Encore · 2018
2018 Buick Encore. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,200 and 41,000 miles. Median 12,000, from 18 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 20% |
| Engine | 16% |
| Airbags | 16% |
| Brakes | 16% |
| Stability control | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 899
Buick filed 899 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates the following to the dealer
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Encore SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Encore SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 27 / 33 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | AWD | 26 / 31 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2013–2022 Buick Encore, 7.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 321K |
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 208K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 6 | 196K |
| Cooling system | 4 | 157K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 7 | 156K |
| Brakes & ABS | 3 | 90K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 3 | 82K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 81K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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