The 2013 Buick Encore has a moderate safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 52 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

13V1050002013-28-03

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.

If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 52 owners have filed complaints about the 2013 Buick Encore. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine12

02Electrical System5

03Air Bags4

04Vehicle Speed Control,engine3

05Seat Belts3

52 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Encore Fuel Economy

25–28mpg combined

23-25city

29-33hwy

$1,550-$1,750/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2013 Buick Encore returns 25–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Encore - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Encore AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Buick Encore

40States

26%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 40 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

MIMichigan

13310%

FLFlorida

1128%

TXTexas

1088%

PAPennsylvania

746%

OHOhio

735%

MOMissouri

564%

ILIllinois

514%

INIndiana

443%

DEDelaware

433%

NYNew York

403%

CACalifornia

373%

AZArizona

353%

GAGeorgia

322%

DCWashington DC

322%

NCNorth Carolina

322%

TNTennessee

322%

OKOklahoma

302%

MDMaryland

262%

MNMinnesota

242%

UTUtah

232%

NJNew Jersey

232%

COColorado

212%

KYKentucky

212%

NV19

NH18

OR15

NE14

MA13

VA12

AR12

RI12

VT12

WA12

NM10

WI10

IA8

AL8

CT8

ME7

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Buick Encore?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Buick Encore a good car to buy?

The 2013 Buick Encore has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Buick Encore?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2013 Buick Encore. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Buick Encore?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 28 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $225 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2013 Buick Encore?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2013 Buick Encore, based on 52 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.