2017 Model Year

Buick Encore

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
81
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Severe
24

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Sep 2026

4/2025-Engine coolant water outlet needed to be replaced 5/2025- Turbo boost replaced (under recall) 6/2025- Engine fan needed to be replaced 12/2025-...

Structure
Feb 2026

Rear passenger doors fail to engage internal lock when Child-Lock feature is on, door can still be opened from interior. Rear door locks fail to prope...

Engine
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact smelled smoke and became aware that the...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 2026

Wipers will not shut off.

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2025

I have went to the dealership for the past two years with this problem and they keep saying they are not getting any codes: when the air conditioner i...

Air Bags Crash
Sep 2025

While traveling at approximately 77 mph on the interstate, I was forced off the road by another vehicle, causing my car to collide with a cable barrie...

Engine
Aug 2025

The turbo charge is not providing adequate power. I was on the highway and the car began to chugging then accelerated on its own and all the lights on...

Engine
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated, and there was smoke coming from the f...

Seat Belts
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat belt failed to work as intended. No warning lights were...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle h...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Buick Encore has 81 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 12 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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