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2018 Buick Encore Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Buick Encore has 19 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Buick Encore

Engine
19
Other
11
Powertrain
10
Airbags
10
Electrical
5
Steering
5
Brakes
3

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 14, 2025ENGINEBrought my car to get an oil change and was told they could not do it as my oil filter housing unit ...
Nov 10, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Sep 26, 2025ENGINECOMPONENT FAILURE: THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN. YES, IT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SAFETY RISK: VEHICL...
Feb 15, 2025ENGINEDuring normal driving the car would lose power. RPM's would drop and with engine sputtering. No trou...
Feb 10, 2025ENGINEEngine stalls, intake hose, power issues, multiple oil leaks
Jan 10, 2025ENGINEI have been alerted by General Motors, via a letter that I received in March, 2024, that, due to a d...
Dec 27, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact's...
Aug 26, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMStalling and shuts off. Low power when accelerating. Car has been so slow to take off that when merg...
Jul 16, 2024ENGINEThere are many Buick Encores, including 2018 that have a problem with acceleator position sensors. M...
Jun 7, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ve...
Mar 27, 2024ENGINETurbo charger has A leak, dealer stated they knew it had a leak but they couldn't find it. All they ...
Mar 14, 2024ENGINEWe took our 2018 buick encore in to get the turbo fixed for the recall. The mechanic told us he can'...
Mar 13, 2024ENGINEOverdrive recall and check engine lights is on. We were just informed about the recall from our mech...
Feb 18, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was ill...
Oct 1, 2023ENGINEI have been employed in the Automotive Parts and Repair business for over forty years. I notice my ...
Jul 29, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check ...
Jul 8, 2021ENGINEUnknown. On Highway total loss of power, unable to steer.
Feb 1, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact's sister owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, t...
Sep 14, 2018ENGINETHERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE TURBO HOSE ON A MAJORITY OF 2018 BUICK ENCORE'S THAT REQUIRE A NEW H...

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