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2018 Buick Encore Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 71 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2018 Buick Encore

The 2018 Buick Encore has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
71
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Buick Encore

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2018 Buick Encore.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Buick Encore

Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
17
Power Train
10
Air Bags
10
Unknown Or Other
8
Steering
6
Electrical System
5
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Service Brakes
3
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Buick Encore — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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 2022 8 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Buick Encore

Is the 2018 Buick Encore reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Buick Encore has no open recalls and 71 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Encore have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2018 Buick Encore. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Encore?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Buick Encore are: Engine, Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Buick Encore safe to buy?
The 2018 Buick Encore has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. 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: 2012, 2020, 2021. 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.