Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 78 complaints for the 2019 Buick Encore, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 78 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2019 Buick Encore. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine11

02Engine,fuel/propulsion System7

03Air Bags7

04Engine And Engine Cooling5

05Power Train5

78 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Encore Fuel Economy

26–28mpg combined

25-26city

30-31hwy

$2,400-$2,500/yr

The 2019 Buick Encore delivers 26 to 28 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Encore - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city31 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Encore AWD - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2019 Buick Encore

36States

27%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 36 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

13510%

FLFlorida

1249%

TXTexas

1058%

PAPennsylvania

806%

DEDelaware

544%

OHOhio

544%

MOMissouri

544%

ILIllinois

473%

INIndiana

463%

NYNew York

413%

NCNorth Carolina

403%

TNTennessee

393%

AZArizona

383%

CACalifornia

353%

MNMinnesota

332%

GAGeorgia

332%

NJNew Jersey

292%

DCWashington DC

272%

NVNevada

252%

OK25

CO23

MD22

NE22

KY22

UT21

NH17

OR16

AL12

VT12

WI12

MA10

VA10

WA8

RI7

KS7

LA7

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Buick Encore?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Buick Encore a good car to buy?

The 2019 Buick Encore has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Buick Encore?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 28 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $144 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Buick Encore?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Buick Encore, based on 78 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.