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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 2019 Buick Encore owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"The bracket holding the pipe in place allowed the pipe to fail. Manufacturing defect. If not fixed immediately it would have caused the muffler and another pipe to fail."
Anonymous, TN (2019 Buick Encore Preferred 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.
"The front caliper stuck causing the brake pads to wear out and damage the rotor. As noted in the car records this happened once before I had purchased it."
Anonymous A., (2019 Buick Encore Preferred 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"Condenser leaked and the ac lost ability to cool. It had to be replaced. Total cost $952.00"
Anonymous, LA (2019 Buick Encore Essence 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
"The placement of the screen display needs to be adjusted with a lip or extended lip over the top of the screen and along the sides so you can see the screen in very bright sunlight. It becomes useless when you can't see what is on the screen. Please recess the screen so the light doesn't blind the screen and the driver's ability to see what is behind them. Also making a front camera standard on vehicles would be another big assist. Then if you could have a signal/sound when the BSW is activated. For me this would be very helpful. Often the activated light doesn't appear in my vision.Technically there aren't mechanical problems, just 'user problems' :)"
Anonymous, MS (2019 Buick Encore Essence 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
"Steering column makes noise recoiling"
Anonymous A., NY (2019 Buick Encore Premium 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)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.
"The "plastic" frame around the left side and front of driver seat broke again and just flops around; was fixed under warranty but did not hold."
Anonymous, GA (2019 Buick Encore Sport Touring 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.
"IT WAS REPLACED"
Anonymous, OK (2019 Buick Encore 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
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.
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.
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
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.
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
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"Passenger air bag sensor in the seat stopped working"
Anonymous A., FL (2019 Buick Encore Preferred 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)