MYRModel Year Report

2014 Buick Encore

● Typical for this model
2014 Buick Encore
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:20.400Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
60
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

2013: 52 complaints 2014: 60 complaints 2014 60 2015: 124 complaints 2016: 80 complaints 2017: 89 complaints 2017 2018: 74 complaints 2019: 87 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2021: 9 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints
2013: 52 complaints 2013 2014: 60 complaints 2014 60 2015: 124 complaints 2015 2016: 80 complaints 2016 2017: 89 complaints 2017 2018: 74 complaints 2018 2019: 87 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2020 2021: 9 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2022
2013: 52 complaints 2013 2014: 60 complaints 2014 60 2015: 124 complaints 2015 2016: 80 complaints 2016 2017: 89 complaints 2017 2018: 74 complaints 2018 2019: 87 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2020 2021: 9 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2022

2014: 60 complaints

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YearComplaints
201352
201460
2015124
201680
201789
201874
201987
202019
20219
20228

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

42% · 25 reports
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The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate and lost power while on an incline.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-11

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Electrical system

22% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

INJURY
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When start up, ac automatically starts and compressor sounds like loud dragging noise and no cold air comes out!! This has happened 3 times since purchased on 1/18/2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-08

My antitheft alarm keeps going off and on. Yesterday my info screen went black had no back up cameras no way to control any of the car panel instruments. That was 1-26-24. Sometimes the info screen will blink off and on as I’m driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-27

Instrument panel lighting in bright daylight, while wearing sunglasses, is insufficient.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-28

Power train

15% · 9 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 8 reports

Service brakes

8% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-08-15Seats14V446000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014.

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    2014-08-29Equipment14V417000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014.

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    2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.

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    2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Buick Encore — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V446000 · Seats
  • Recall 14V417000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Buick Encore reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Buick Encore is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Encore?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Encore have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.