2013 Buick Encore problems and complaints
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Buick Encore. The most-reported areas: Engine (21), Electrical System (8), Power Train (7).
Key takeaways
- 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15% |
| Power Train | 7 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% |
| Tires | 3 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% |
| Seats | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2023-12-21
My car had problems with overheating. I check my oil and coolant levels. My car show check engine light so I took it to mechanics to get check. The invoice states possible blown head gaskets. I research online similar complaints with other Buick Encore 2013. I just this car March 2023 has about 89000. I am making pa...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-07-17
The check engine light came and took the car to O'Reillys and was informed it had low turbo boost code took car to the dealership and they indeed confirmed that was the issue and that it would be over $3000.00 to fix!!! I bought this car 4 months ago and this seems to be an issue with a few other owners as well Buick n...
Power Train - filed 2021-08-26
The turbo charger is underboost and can explode the engine with oil flying everywhere
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.