2014 Buick Encore problems and complaints
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Buick Encore. The most-reported areas: Engine (25), Electrical System (13), Power Train (9).
Key takeaways
- 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 42% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 22% |
| Power Train | 9 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-10-17
The car only has 54700 I am orginal owner. Drivers seat does not work, Catalytic converter, GM Service Bulletin #43210. Ask if your VIN is affected or if they’ve seen similar failures in 2014 models. This car is a lemon.
Engine - filed 2025-09-03
Coolant leak and cover gasket failure. Buick has been in the shop multiple times for coolant issues and leaks. Next step is for the shop to remove the entire front end to adequately repair. Constant issue and other complaint relay the same
Electrical System - filed 2025-06-17
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen. In addition, the low air pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was sto...
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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.