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2017 Buick Encore Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 87 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2017 Buick Encore

The 2017 Buick Encore has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
87
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Buick Encore (2)

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 #17V437000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Buick Encore

Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
22
Air Bags
13
Power Train
8
Engine And Engine Cooling
7
Unknown Or Other
7
Visibility/wiper
5
Service Brakes
5
Steering
4
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Buick Encore — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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 2020 18 complaints 2021 9 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Buick Encore

Is the 2017 Buick Encore reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Buick Encore has 2 recalls and 87 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Encore have?
The 2017 Buick Encore has 2 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 2017 Buick Encore?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Buick Encore are: Engine, Air Bags, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Buick Encore safe to buy?
The 2017 Buick Encore has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2011, 2012, 2020. 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.