2017 Buick Encore problems and complaints
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Encore. The most-reported areas: Engine (35), Unknown Or Other (13), Air Bags (13).
Key takeaways
- 90 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 28 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 39% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 14% |
| Power Train | 9 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2017 Buick Encore
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Wheels - filed 2026-10-19
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed two fractured lug nuts on the front passenger-side wheel and two fractured lug nuts on the rear passenger-side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the lug nuts requ...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-22
The factory-installed turbocharger assembly on my 2017 Buick Encore failed mechanically while operating the vehicle, creating an immediate and severe roadway safety hazard.The structural failure of the turbocharger causes the vehicle to experience a sudden, unpredictable, and extreme loss of engine propulsion while act...
Tires - filed 2026-07-16
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended in the driveway in front of the residence, the front passenger’s side tire suddenly blew out. The tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, who was unable to determine th...
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More for the 2017 Buick Encore
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.