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2014 Buick Encore Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20264 Critical Recalls
Ryan Davis
2014 Buick Encore Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2014 Buick Encore has 92 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve engine and electrical system.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

6.9/ 10

Based on 92 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

ENGINE

25 27.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 13%

POWER TRAIN

9 9.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

8 8.7%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 6.5%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 27.2% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 22 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2014 Buick Encore

The 2014 Buick Encore has 92 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 27% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2014 Buick Encore are ENGINE (25), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12), POWER TRAIN (9).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 62 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2014 Buick Encore?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 22 of 22 systems

ENGINE

25 Reports27% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

BATTERY WEST EVEN A YEAR OLD AND IT WENT OUT. DEAD. COOLANT WAS LEAKING. BUT WASN'T LEAKING AT FIRST. I BELIEVE THEY DAMAGED IT. WHEN WE TOOK IT FOR CHECK UP THE SAME WARRANTY WAS GOING OUT AND THEY SAID WE WILL MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS WORKING. THEY JUST HALF FIX EVERY THING AND GOT THE MONEY. THIS IS A LEMON.COOLANT LEAK AND CONDITIONING STILL DON'T WORK.WHAT DO YOU DO.JUST

8/15/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF HER VEHICLE, THE COOLING FAN KEPT RUNNING AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TO RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (ALLEN TILLERY AUTO, 4573 CENTRAL AVE, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913, 501-881-4160) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLING FAN RELAY WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,374.

9/10/2018

23 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 Reports13% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT, WHILE WEARING SUNGLASSES, IS INSUFFICIENT. IN ORDER TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER EITHER ON THE ANALOG DIAL OR ON THE SMALL DIGITAL DISPLAY WHILE DRIVING, REQUIRES THE REMOVAL OF THE SUNGLASSES, TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD, AND PEER INTO THE PANEL IN ORDER TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER. THE GAS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES ARE NOT VISIBLE AT ALL. ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY SWITCH HAS NO EFFECT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE LOCAL BUICK SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS BUICK HEADQUARTERS. THEY SAID THEY WILL INFORM THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS LIGHTING ISSUE WAS VERIFIED ON OTHER NEW ENCORE'S IN THE DEALERS LOT. *TR

6/28/2014

REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM: WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE DURING LIGHT HOURS THE DISPLAY IS USELESS. THE LIGHT SENSOR TAKES FROM ONE MINUTE TO FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE THE DISPLAY GOES BRIGHT. SINCE MY DRIVEWAY CROSSES A SIDEWALK THE DISPLAY IS USELESS IN THAT SITUATION AND A SAFETY HAZZARD. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. THE LIGHT SENSOR IS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD, SO IT HAS A CLEAR VIEW OF LIGHT CONDITIONS. *TR

10/24/2014

10 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

9 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN THE DRIVE GEAR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SURGED FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUN BUICK GMC (3333 SUNRISE HIGHWAY WANTAGH, NY 11793), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT FOUND SERVICE BULLETIN: PI0928C ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, BUT THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEALER'S FAILURE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ISSUE HAD BEEN ONGOING SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2014. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10.

5/26/2017

ON 5/26/18 I TEST DROVE A USED 2014 BUICK ENCORE AT GULF COAST CHEVROLET BUICK IN ANGLETON TX. I LIKED THE CAR BUT NOTICED IT IDLED A LITTLE. I SPOKE WITH THE SALES ASSOCIATE AND THE SERVICE TECH AND THEY BOTH SAID THAT WAS NORMAL FOR THE CAR. I DECIDED TO PROCEED AND PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE CAR, INCLUDING THE ROUGH IDLE GETTING WORSE. SINCE MAY 26 2018 MY CAR HAS BEEN BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. EACH OF THOSE TIMES I REQUESTED FOR THE ROUGH IDLE TO BE LOOKED FURTHER INTO ALONG WITH THE OTHER ISSUES IT WAS HAVING. THIS LAST TIME I TOOK IT IN ON 07/30/18 DUE TO A SERVICE LIGHT COMING ON BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, I TOLD THEM FOR A SECOND TIME THERE WAS STILL A CHIRPING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD AND TOLD THEM AGAIN IT HAS A ROUGH IDLE THAT SEEMS WORSE. THAT WHILE IN PARK AND WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK ITS ROUGH/SHAKEY FEELING. AND WHEN SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS IT ALSO WILL SPUTTER WHILE SITTING THERE IN GEAR. THEY TOLD ME, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE SERVICE CODE AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN SEE IT, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SPUTTERING, BUT IT DID NEED A NEW CAMSHAFT SEAL. THAT THE BLOWN SEAL WAS CAUSING IT TO CHIRP AND REPAIRING IT PROBABLY FIXED THE ROUGH IDLE. IT DID NOT FIX THE ROUGH IDLE! I SPOKE WITH SERVICE MANAGER AND THE GENERAL MANAGER ON 08/07/18 AFTER SERVICE CALLED ON 8/5/18 SAYING THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE ALL THE ISSUES I EXPLAINED. SERVICE MANGER SAID THEY COULD NOT GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE ROUGH IDLE AND SPUTTERING. THE GENERAL MANAGER TEST DROP MY CAR AND THEN GAVE MY KEY BACK SAYING YOUR CAR IS READY IT RUNS FINE. AS I GO TO LEAVE THE DEALERSHIP IT DOES THE ISSUE AGAIN. I DRIVE IT OVER TO SERVICE TO GET THEM TO SIT IN IT AND FEEL WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. HE DOES AND SAYS HE FEELS IT, BUT ITS PROBABLY JUST THE AC AND HANDS ME THE KEY BACK.

8/9/2018

7 more complaints are available in this category.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

8 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE BUICK ENCORE HAS 15,000 MILES ON IT, THE LAST 2,000 MILES OR SO THE ENGINE HESITATES ANY SPEEDS. IT DOES NOT STALL BUT IT KEEPS HESITATING. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED

10/3/2015

EXPERIENCING OIL BLOW BY IN CYLINDER BLOCK AND CATYLIC CONVERTER FAILURE

10/19/2018

6 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

BATTERY GOES GOES DEAD IF CAR IS NOT DRIVEN EVERY DAY

1/18/2016

BATTERY WEST EVEN A YEAR OLD AND IT WENT OUT. DEAD. COOLANT WAS LEAKING. BUT WASN'T LEAKING AT FIRST. I BELIEVE THEY DAMAGED IT. WHEN WE TOOK IT FOR CHECK UP THE SAME WARRANTY WAS GOING OUT AND THEY SAID WE WILL MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS WORKING. THEY JUST HALF FIX EVERY THING AND GOT THE MONEY. THIS IS A LEMON.COOLANT LEAK AND CONDITIONING STILL DON'T WORK.WHAT DO YOU DO.JUST

8/15/2018

4 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

5 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN NOVEMBER 2013. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES SINCE THE BEGINNING OF MARCH FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. AT SLOW SPEEDS (BETWEEN 1 AND 25 MPH) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR RELEASED A WHISTLING, WHIRRING, AND GRINDING SOUND GENERATES FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. (THE NOISE STARTED 4 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR.) THE NOISE IS SO LOUD THAT IS CAN BE HEARD OVER A RADIO SET AT SOUND LEVEL 18 AND DISRUPTS CONVERSATION IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE EAR PIERCING NOISE THAT IS PRODUCED. A BRAKE HOSE, THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, AND FRONT PADS AND ROTORS WERE ALL REPLACED. THE GRINDING SOUND HAS STOPPED BUT THE WHISTLING AND WHIRRING SOUND CONTINUES AND NOW GETS LOUDER THE MORE THE BRAKES ARE USED AND THE MORE TIME THAT IS SPENT IN CITY OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. TODAY, WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE IN TRAFFIC, THE WHISTLING AND WHIRRING SOUND STARTED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED TO MOVE LOWER TO THE FLOOR. AS THE WHISTLING NOISE CONTINUED AND BECAME LOUDER, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFTER AND MOVED CLOSER TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL. REAPPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL RESULTED IN THE SAME RESPONSE OF THE LOUD WHISTLING NOISE AND THE CAR ROLLING FORWARD. IF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT DIDN'T CHANGE THE CAR WOULD HAVE ROLLED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. *TR

7/23/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE BRAKES EMITTED A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE REVERSING AND DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.

11/5/2015

3 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

5 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

2014 BUICK ENCORE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A MALFUNCTION WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG FEATURE. *LD UPDATED 05/1/2017*JS

5/1/2017

I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE SERRA DEALERSHIP IN WASHINGTON, MI ON 3/20/17 TO HAVE THE FRONTAL AIRBAG AND PRETENSIONER NON DEPOY SAFETY RECALL (16007) REPAIRED. ON, 6/15/17, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT ROUGHLY 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A FORD F-150 TURNED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITHOUT LOOKING CAUSING THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF HER TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS ISSUED THE CITATION FROM THE POLICE. MY BUICK ENCORE IS MOST LIKELY TOTALED (AWAITING CONFIRMATION ON THAT).

6/16/2017

3 more complaints are available in this category.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

3 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BLIND SPOT DETECTOR FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 02/19/16*LJ UPDATED 02/25/16.*JB

11/2/2015

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON MARCH 26, 2020, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK MY CAR TO KELLER'S PROFESSIONAL AUTO, WHO DETECTED THAT MY TURBO HAD A CRACK ALL THE WAY ACROSS, SO I HAD TO REPLACE IT. I ONLY HAD 45,352 MILES ON MY CAR. ACCORDING TO KELLER'S AND MY RESEARCH, THE TURBO SHOULD LAST FOR 100,000 TO 150,000 MILES.

12/3/2020

1 more complaint is available in this category.

SEAT BELTS

3 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE DRIVING ON A CURVED RESIDENTIAL ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR, TIRE, BUMPER, AND HOOD OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE IMPACT PUSHED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ONTO THE LAWN. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT HIP THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V651000 (AIR BAG, SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: [XXX] WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

4/23/2019

SEAT BELT IS HARD TO LOCK AND STICKS WHEN YOU TRY TO ADJUST IT. IT WILL LOCK UP AROUND YOUR NECK. IT WILL LOCKUP IN MOTION OR STANDING STILL. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR 02/07/2018

4/30/2020

1 more complaint is available in this category.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT, WHILE WEARING SUNGLASSES, IS INSUFFICIENT. IN ORDER TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER EITHER ON THE ANALOG DIAL OR ON THE SMALL DIGITAL DISPLAY WHILE DRIVING, REQUIRES THE REMOVAL OF THE SUNGLASSES, TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD, AND PEER INTO THE PANEL IN ORDER TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER. THE GAS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES ARE NOT VISIBLE AT ALL. ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY SWITCH HAS NO EFFECT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE LOCAL BUICK SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS BUICK HEADQUARTERS. THEY SAID THEY WILL INFORM THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS LIGHTING ISSUE WAS VERIFIED ON OTHER NEW ENCORE'S IN THE DEALERS LOT. *TR

6/28/2014

During the past 3 years I have had to replace the battery 3 times, my daytime running lamps keep turning off, I have had to replace the ignition coil and now my car has been at the dealership for a week because there is an electrical problem they cannot figure out. The chassis control module was replaced but did not fix the problem. My personal mechanic advised the TCM was coding, but dealership said no. I am beyond frustrated! These problems started around 60000 miles and now it has 83000 miles on it and can't be driven. If GM knew about the issues (as found in multiple articles on line) why didn't they disclose?

6/20/2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I WAS DRIVING ON A 70MPH HIGHWAY. WENT TO PASS SLOWER VEHICLE. THE CAR DID NOT REACT TO THE ACCELERATOR. IN FACT IT SLOWED DOWN WITH THE ENGINE TRYING TO REV UP. LUCKILY, THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES TRYING TO PASS AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE I HAD TO DROP BACK. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A BUICK DEALERSHIP FOR ENGINE PROPULSION REPAIR. DO NOT HAVE COMPLETE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR YET. WAS TOLD COULD BE APPROX $2300. ONE YEAR EARLIER, AT 50000 MILES HAD SIMILAR ACCELERATION PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF CATALYST CONVERTER. THE CATALYST CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY.

3/18/2021

I PURCHASED MY 2014 BUICK ENCORE APRIL 2021 THAT NEXT YEAR 2022 MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO O'REILLY THEY TURNED IT OFF TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR MY VEHICLE STARTED DRIVING ROUGH I WAS HAVING TROUBLE TAKING OFF ONCE I DID IT WOULD IDLE UP HIGH WHEN I CAME TO A STOP IT WOULD START SHAKING AND IT WOULD TURN OFF CARS WENT AROUND ME I COULDN'T ACCELERATE IT KEPT HESITATING SO NOW I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY THIS YEAR 2023 ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON CURRENTLY HERE'S THE CODE THAT CAME UP p020 THEY DAY MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON APRIL 5TH MY MILEAGE WAS 94,357 MY AC STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME I DON'T KNOW IF THAT WOULD CAUSE MY AC TO START BLOWIN HOT AIR MY CAR INSURANCE ALLSTATE IS HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE ENGINE ALERT TY,,

7/31/2023

STEERING

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Arked my car started back up power steering malfunctioned. Took to dealer they said gears striped on electronic assist. Front axle needs to be replaced a d there are no parts available unknown when any will be. It has been sitting at the dealer since. Lafontaine of highland mi.

2/8/2022

On two occasions, there was a loss of steering assist while making a 90 degree right turn at an intersection. After forcing the steering wheel back straight, steering assist resumed. The vehicle can be made available for inspection. No warning lamps illuminated. Contacted Buick customer assistance. 2015 Buick Encore has a recall for loss of steering assist, but 2014 model is not included.

6/19/2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCASSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER HOWEVER IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. DRRK

5/15/2014

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM: WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE DURING LIGHT HOURS THE DISPLAY IS USELESS. THE LIGHT SENSOR TAKES FROM ONE MINUTE TO FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE THE DISPLAY GOES BRIGHT. SINCE MY DRIVEWAY CROSSES A SIDEWALK THE DISPLAY IS USELESS IN THAT SITUATION AND A SAFETY HAZZARD. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. THE LIGHT SENSOR IS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD, SO IT HAS A CLEAR VIEW OF LIGHT CONDITIONS. *TR

10/24/2014

TIRES

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TIRES WITH WEAK SPOTS ON ALL 4 TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND, LINE AND SIZE. CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT P215/55 R18 94H P5OA BN7 1114

11/2/2015

WHEELS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TOOK CAR TO DEALER SHIP 5 TIMES FOR SQUEEKING WHEELS WHEN APPLYING BRAKE, COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKING NOT FEELING CORRECT/LOCKING UP AND THEY ONLY SWITCHED THE TIRES AROUND SO I WOULDN'T HEAR IT ON MY SIDE,,,REALLY!! ITS STILL THERE NOW ON THE OTHER SIDE..I GIVE UP. I DIE I BLAME THEM.

7/25/2016

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THE LOWER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD FOGS ON THE CENTER AND PASSENGER SIDE AT THE START OF THE ENGINE THEN BECOMES A FULL WINDSHIELD FOG WHEN I TURN ON THE DEFOG AND FAN _ COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING VISION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR BEING DRIVN. CURRENTLY, IT IS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 2ND TIME REQUESTING REPAIRS. THE EVENT IS RECURRING.

12/9/2019

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

During lane departure the size of the rear view mirrors do not display a vehicle in an adjacent lane until it’s too late. However, although the lane departure does notify the driver with a flashing light in the mirror the flashing light is easily missed. An audible warning would be more effective when the turn signal is activated. I departed my lane nearly colliding with an unseen vehicle.

1/30/2023

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:INTERCOOLER

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the water outlet and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the turbo charger. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

6/28/2023

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate and lost power while on an incline. Traction and engine warning light was illuminated The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the thermostat heater control circuit and a faulty catalytic converter. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 61,009

10/11/2023

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and replaced the 02 sensor. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light became illuminated again. The contact had the vehicle towed to another mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was towed to another mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that a cylinder in the engine failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure but received no assistance in repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

6/16/2025

SEATS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The car only has 54700 I am orginal owner. Drivers seat does not work, Catalytic converter, GM Service Bulletin #43210. Ask if your VIN is affected or if they’ve seen similar failures in 2014 models. This car is a lemon.

10/17/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2014 Buick Encore?

The most reported complaint category for the 2014 Buick Encore is ENGINE, with 25 owner reports. That is about 27% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

Are complaints about the 2014 Buick Encore a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 62 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2014 Buick Encore?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2014 Buick Encore severe?

62 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Buick Encore: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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