2018 Buick Encore engine problems
The 2018 Buick Encore has 30 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
30
Engine complaints
29%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“THERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE TURBO HOSE ON A MAJORITY OF 2018 BUICK ENCORE'S THAT REQUIRE A NEW HOSE. THERE IS A NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER ON THESE PARTS DUE TO ALL OF THE REPAIRS. WHEN THIS ITEM BROKE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THERE WAS A LOUD POP FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2018 Buick Encore have?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2018 Buick Encore engine — 29% 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.