![]() ![]() The 2019 Buick Encore feels like a better-built car with premium cabin insulation but this segment focuses on maintenance and reliability more than the quality of the car. This car definitely isn’t the most affordable in its segment and stands pricier than its competition which are the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, and the Chevrolet Trax. The Buick Encore manages to have very limited complaints and recalls but so do its rivals. The dealers would inspect the transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing.Īirbags may not deploy due to incorrect settingĪirbags that do not actuate during a crash would increase fatality.ĭealers will program the SDM module to the right mode, free of charge. The accumulator endcap with a missing bolt can result in a transmission oil leak which can cause a sudden drop in power leading to a possible crash. Hood – The hood opened on its own when driving on the highway and this could have caused a serious crash if there were vehicles around.This obstructed the already slim visibility due to a dead set of wipers. Wipers – The wipers were reported to stop working during rain and were stuck right in the center of the windshield.This caused a head injury to the occupant. Airbags – There were multiple instances where the Encore was involved in an accident and the airbags failed to deploy.Brakes – A complaint stated that the brakes locked up while driving over 50 MPH and the reason for it is unknown.Suspension – The lower control arm was reported to bend after driving over a pothole.Powertrain – The owner put the car into park while the ignition was on but soon after, he felt a bump and the car started rolling forward and had to slam the brakes to stop the car.In other instances, the engine shut itself off while on the move and turns back on after a few seconds. Engine – The shutoff function isn’t reliable and fails to restart the engine even after the driver lifts the foot off the brakes.Stereo – Certain owners complained stating the stereo changed tracks on its own like someone was hacking into the system.User complaints and problems Electrical Problems ![]()
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