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2015 Buick Encore Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 122 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Buick Encore

The 2015 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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52/100

Buyer Beware — 2015 Buick Encore

The 2015 Buick Encore shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
122
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Buick Encore (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Buick dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V651000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V162000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V437000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V146000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Buick Encore

Based on 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
27
Electrical System
18
Service Brakes
13
Air Bags
12
Engine
11
Unknown Or Other
8
Power Train
7
Suspension
5
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Buick Encore — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 52 complaints 2014 60 complaints 2015 122 complaints 2016 77 complaints 2017 87 complaints 2018 71 complaints 2019 78 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Buick Encore

Is the 2015 Buick Encore reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Buick Encore has 4 recalls and 122 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Encore have?
The 2015 Buick Encore has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Encore?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Buick Encore are: Steering, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Buick Encore safe to buy?
The 2015 Buick Encore has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Buick Encore should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Buick Encore are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.