52 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 94/100
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Buick Encore owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Buick Encore owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Buick Encore owner
On the federal record it scores 94/100: 52 owner complaints (4 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 21 of 51 categorised reports.
The 2013 Buick Encore scored 94/100 on the federal record.