2013 Buick Encore: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
52 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
52 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 4.0
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
My car had problems with overheating. I check my oil and coolant levels. My car show check engine light so I took it to mechanics to get check. The invoice states possible blown head gaskets. I research online similar complaints with other Buick Encore 2013. I just this car March 2023 has about 89000. I am making payments.
The check engine light came and took the car to O'Reillys and was informed it had low turbo boost code took car to the dealership and they indeed confirmed that was the issue and that it would be over $3000.00 to fix!!! I bought this car 4 months ago and this seems to be an issue with a few other owners as well Buick needs to recall this part!!! If not fixed it may cause deceleration or overheat and start to burn in…
Turbo went out twice within 3 months. also i waited for 6 weeks on a back ordered part. so much service work... problem after problem this car is a lemon. the paint literally fell off the mirrors within the first year.
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EPA combined 28 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,200
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (21 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 94/100, computed from 52 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorComplaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-08-20.