2017 Buick Encore engine problems
The 2017 Buick Encore has 41 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 31% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
41
Engine complaints
31%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“CAR WAS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND OUTSIDE HOME. ATV ACCIDENTALLY RAN INTO REAR BUMPER OF CAR (HAD MOVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET). CAR ROLLED AWAY AND ENDED UP ROLLING DOWN A SMALL HILL, JUMPING A DITCH AND RESTING ON ANOTHER HILL. CAR MOVED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET PRIOR TO COMING TO A STOP. WHEELS WERE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2017 Buick Encore have?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2017 Buick Encore engine — 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.