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2019 Buick Encore: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 134 complaints about the 2019 Buick Encore with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
134
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
28 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionOct 29, 2020 · campaign 20V668000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleNov 1, 2018 · campaign 18V774000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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Other years of the Buick Encore
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2019 Buick Encore have?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (40), airbags & seat belts (12), driver-assist & stability (12). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Encore have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Buick Encore get?
Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.