The Most Common 2019 Buick Encore Problems
Despite two recalls and a handful of minor complaints, the 2019 Buick Encore earns above-average reliability ratings overall.
Written by Amber Reed
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Although rated above average for reliability overall, the 2019 Buick Encore has a few noteworthy issues—including airbags that may not deploy in the event of an accident.
- The 2019 Buick Encore has had two recalls and a few noteworthy issues, including engine problems, electrical system issues, and airbag issues.
- Other common car problems reported by 2019 Encore owners include brake system issues, power steering failure, and intermittent wiper problems.
- Despite these issues, the 2019 Encore is considered a largely reliable subcompact SUV by most reporting agencies.
- The 2019 Buick Encore has had two recalls and a few noteworthy issues, including engine problems, electrical system issues, and airbag issues.
- Other common car problems reported by 2019 Encore owners include brake system issues, power steering failure, and intermittent wiper problems.
- Despite these issues, the 2019 Encore is considered a largely reliable subcompact SUV by most reporting agencies.
The most common 2019 Buick Encore problems
The 2019 Buick Encore has 26 noteworthy complaints, according to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
. These were spread out among a variety of categories, but the most common issues were:- Engine problems: 7 complaints
- Electrical system issues: 5 complaints
- Airbag issues: 4 complaints
In addition, two recalls were issued for the 2019 model year Buick Encore.
- The first recall involves missing bolts in the start/stop accumulator end cap: The start/stop accumulator is the mechanism that shuts your engine down briefly when it’s idling to save fuel.
According to complainants, these missing bolts can lead to a loss of propulsion—sometimes suddenly. Additionally, the possibility of a transmission fluid leak near an ignition source can increase the chances of an engine fire.
- The second recall for thisBuickhas to do with the airbags: Several owners reported that their airbags did not deploy during an accident. Upon inspection, it was determined that the airbags were not taken off of “manufacturing mode” when they were sent out for sale.
Fortunately, no serious injuries or deaths were reported related to these recalls.
In addition to these recalls, other common problems 2019 Buick Encore owners report include:
- Tire pressure warning lightillumination
- Brake system issues
- Power steering failure
- Spark plugand wire failure
- Turbocharger failure
- Intermittent windshield wiper malfunctions
- Air conditioning/climate control system issues
Common car owner complaints with the Encore crossover include:
Is the 2019 Buick Encore reliable?
Despite these issues, the Buick Encore gets above-average scores for reliability.
- RepairPal gives the Encore a 4/5 for reliability, which is better than the brand’s overall rating of 3.5/5.
- The average annual cost of repairs for all Buick Encore models is $466, which is considerably lower than average.
- The Encore also had a lower rate of repairs, which is a plus.
- J.D. Power ranked the 2019 Buick Encore number three among small SUVs and gave it a score of 82/100 for reliability, which places it in the “Great” category.
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