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2014 Buick Encore Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Buick Encore has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Buick Encore

Engine
18
Electrical
11
Powertrain
9
Other
6
Airbags
5
Brakes
4

18

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 3, 2025ENGINECoolant leak and cover gasket failure. Buick has been in the shop multiple times for coolant issues ...
Apr 1, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn March 18 , 2025 I purchased a 2014 Buick Encore with an implied warranty, the vehicle had 128,644...
Feb 3, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the che...
Jul 9, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle m...
Jun 2, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the veh...
May 7, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the e...
Jan 30, 2023ENGINEMy engine light came on 4 days prior. Took to repair shop and code showed PO OB6. I was informed the...
Sep 14, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v...
Aug 18, 2020ENGINEMY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65MPH AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A STRA...
Aug 15, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITA...
May 18, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VE...
Mar 26, 2020ENGINE,LANE DEPARTUREWHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON MARCH 26, 2020, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK MY CAR TO KELLER'S PROFESSI...
Jan 14, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS ...
Jun 30, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTURBO HAS UNDERBOOST, CAR RUNS FINE OTHER THAN LOSING POWER, ALL FLUIDS LOOK GOOD
Jan 6, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCRACKED VALVE COVER FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS AUGUST OF 2017. THIS WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND OC...
Oct 19, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEXPERIENCING OIL BLOW BY IN CYLINDER BLOCK AND CATYLIC CONVERTER FAILURE
Sep 5, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF HER VEHICLE, THE COOLING FAN K...
Sep 1, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE RPMS RANDOMLY INCREASED A...

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