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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2015 Buick Encore owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"Oil leak to turbo charger, hole in the line"
Anonymous, CO (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Valve cover replacement with all extra parts and only hitting on 1-2 cylinders"
Anonymous, IA (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"Evaporator began leaking. New evaporator was installed and cooling system has never worked properly since. The evaporator freezes up and stops blowing air. Mechanics are not able to solve the problem. An evaporator should last the life of the car. New cars have been made lighter (cheapened parts) to meet government gasoline mileage standards and parts fail earlier as a result."
Anonymous, HI (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)"It was not a climate system problem. The problem is a door lock malfunction. The right rear door lock will no longer work with the key fob or push buttons. There have been other issues with this car (out of warranty but more than 12 months ago). Buick used to be a very good product (we have owned Buicks before). I question their quality now."
Anonymous, HI (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
"stuck brake"
Anonymous, MD (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
"Car Came with damaged engine dealer would not fix it stuck up with bill...North End Motors...Ripoff artists...nothing but run around excuses"
Anonymous A., (2015 Buick Encore 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"Pump control module went bad."
Anonymous A., OH (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
"The display screen lighting randomly goes out and then randomly lights again. No rhyme or reason behind it. No one seems to know the cause of this or what to do about it."
Anonymous, PA (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
"The converter has been replaced several times (3+) because each immediately began throwing off the same error messages. Fortunately each was covered by warranty. With the current converter in place and thoroughly tested the dealership repair department told us to ignore the check engine light - they check to be sure that another problem hasn't showed up so that we don't miss anything new causing the check engine light to light up."
Anonymous A., KY (2015 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)