2022 Buick Encore
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Seat belts
1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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Seatbelts on my year old Encore with only 15k are frayed and unraveling, I am having the vehicle in for other unrelated repairs on Friday and will be certain to inform the dealership at that time but feel that this is extremely dangerous and totally...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-22
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while parked and refueling the vehicle, the contact observed an abnormal gasoline odor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-22
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2022 Buick Encore — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 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 2022 Buick Encore?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 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.