2022 Buick Encore problems and complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Buick Encore. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (4), Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
Key takeaways
- 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 50% |
| Power Train | 2 | 25% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 13% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-11-29
I have had my vehicle to a GM dealer on a few occasions with the EMC code stored in the vehicle and an active check engine light on. While I’m driving - now during 70 percent or more of my trips - my vehicle loses power very suddenly and lunges me forward. I’m unable to stop and go on hills of any noticeable grade and ...
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-05
The EMC on the vehicle appears to be faulty. The vehicle is burning more than double the fuel than it should, and I’m able to smell a strong oil burning odor while driving it. The SUV lunges you forward violently when this defect begins to act up, which can be at any point in a short or longer trip. The vehicle has lit...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-08-07
My Encore is full of mice and mice droppings. The man at the dealership said GM should have screens or other safety measures done at the factory. This car has just 10,000 mils and I keep it in pristine condition. People can't believe how clean I keep it and this happens??? The tech told me there are at least 8-10 spots...
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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.