What year Buick Cascada should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA data, 2016 is the Cascada year to avoid, with the highest complaint count (22) and complaint index (100) among the four model years, plus one recall for the convertible roof control module.

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, the fewest of any model year.

Does the Buick Cascada have any recalls?

NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the Cascada, issued for the 2016 model year, covering a convertible roof control module that could fail.

What problems are most common across all Buick Cascada years?

Across all years, engine issues account for 40 percent of complaints and structure and body issues account for 28 percent, based on 53 total complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2018 Buick Cascada reliable?

The 2018 Cascada carries a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 67 and 11 complaints, including one crash and one injury reported to NHTSA.

Buick Cascada Best and Worst Years (2016–2019)

The 2016 Buick Cascada is the year to avoid, with 22 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 1 recall covering the convertible roof control module. The 2019 Cascada is the best year with only 5 complaints and a complaint index of 0.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

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 the model in owner complaints, with structure and body issues making up 45 percent of reports, including a cracked frame found during a routine oil change at a median mileage of 36,000. Engine complaints came in early, with a median failure mileage of just 6,000. Electrical problems also appeared very early, at a median of about 2,505 miles, including a front camera failure disabling safety features and a case of repeated shutdowns despite battery and turbocharger replacements. NHTSA also lists one recall, 16V844000, for a faulty convertible roof control module.

Most common Buick Cascada problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Buick Cascada should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA data, 2016 is the Cascada year to avoid, with the highest complaint count (22) and complaint index (100) among the four model years, plus one recall for the convertible roof control module.
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, the fewest of any model year.
Does the Buick Cascada have any recalls?: NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the Cascada, issued for the 2016 model year, covering a convertible roof control module that could fail.
What problems are most common across all Buick Cascada years?: Across all years, engine issues account for 40 percent of complaints and structure and body issues account for 28 percent, based on 53 total complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Buick Cascada reliable?: The 2018 Cascada carries a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 67 and 11 complaints, including one crash and one injury reported to NHTSA.