2021 Buick Encore
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 124 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 87 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
3 of 9 total reports mention: power train.
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Already had turbo go on this car once back in July 2022. Mechanic replaced turbo with another one (used with 20,000 miles on it) due to the turbo for this car being on backorder.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-04
Engine
3 of 9 total reports mention: engine.
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Had an oil change done 6/13/22. 6/21/22 Temp gauge rose to 3/4 mark, AC shut off, car really hot under hood, loss of power, car threw crankshaft position sensor code which we replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-07
Service brakes
2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
Electrical system
1 of 9 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Nothing air bags deployed was leaving a parking lot started went to drive off !! Bang 2000 bounds of pressure in my face! My whole body!! It was a rental !! Look into this vechicail !hair burnt! Fried wire smell still on my burnt jacket!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-28
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
1 of 9 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2021 Buick Encore — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Buick Encore reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Buick Encore have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.