What year Buick Cascada should I avoid?

The 2016 Cascada ranks worst among the four model years covered, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 22 total complaints, the highest of any year.

What is the best year for the Buick Cascada?

The 2019 Cascada is the best year, with a Complaint Index of 0 and only 5 complaints reported to NHTSA.

Does the 2016 Buick Cascada have a recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall campaign 16V844000 covers the convertible roof control module on 2016 Cascadas built between December 1, 2015 and February 24, 2016; GM replaced the module free of charge.

Is the 2018 Buick Cascada reliable?

The 2018 Cascada is rated Caution, with 11 complaints, a Complaint Index of 67, and one reported crash with an injury, ranking second-worst among the four years.

What problems are most common across all Buick Cascada years?

Across all years, Engine issues account for 40% of complaints and Structure & Body issues account for 28%, based on 53 total complaints.

Buick Cascada Best and Worst Years (2016–2019)

The 2016 Buick Cascada is the year to avoid, with a Complaint Index of 100, 22 complaints, and 1 recall tied to structure and body issues. The 2019 Cascada is the best year, with only 5 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0.

Avoid 2016 Best 2019

Model years: 4; 2016–2019
NHTSA complaints: 53
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Engine

Cascada Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Buick Cascada problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2016	Avoid	100	22	0	1	Structure & Body	23	5★
2017	Good	33	15	0	0	Engine	23	5★
2018	Caution	67	11	1	0	Engine	24	5★
2019	Best	0	5	0	0	Structure & Body	24	5★

Cascada years to avoid: what went wrong

2016 Buick Cascada Index 100 · 22 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2016 Cascada leads all model years with 22 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100. Structure & Body issues make up 45% of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 36,000. Engine problems (23% of complaints) showed up much earlier, at a median of 6,000 miles, and electrical failures near 2,504 miles. NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 16V844000, covering the convertible roof control module, which GM replaced free of charge. Owners also reported disabled safety features from camera sensor failures and repeated electrical shutdowns despite battery and turbocharger replacements.

Most common Buick Cascada problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine21 (40%)
Structure & Body15 (28%)
Other10 (19%)
Visibility & Wipers9 (17%)
Electrical System4 (8%)
Brakes2 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
Transmission & Powertrain2 (4%)
Airbags1 (2%)
Fuel System1 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Buick Cascada should I avoid?: The 2016 Cascada ranks worst among the four model years covered, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 22 total complaints, the highest of any year.
What is the best year for the Buick Cascada?: The 2019 Cascada is the best year, with a Complaint Index of 0 and only 5 complaints reported to NHTSA.
Does the 2016 Buick Cascada have a recall?: Yes. NHTSA recall campaign 16V844000 covers the convertible roof control module on 2016 Cascadas built between December 1, 2015 and February 24, 2016; GM replaced the module free of charge.
Is the 2018 Buick Cascada reliable?: The 2018 Cascada is rated Caution, with 11 complaints, a Complaint Index of 67, and one reported crash with an injury, ranking second-worst among the four years.
What problems are most common across all Buick Cascada years?: Across all years, Engine issues account for 40% of complaints and Structure & Body issues account for 28%, based on 53 total complaints.