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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2018 Buick Encore.
Owner complaints (74)
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Encore (10 crashes, 9 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 74).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | |
| Service brakes | 11 | |
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Power train | 10 | |
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Steering | 6 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Buick Encore.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Buick Encore version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Encore 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Encore AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Encore AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.