2017 Buick Cascada Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 Cascada years
The 2017 Buick Cascada has a complaint index of 33, ranking 3rd worst out of 4 model years, with a 'Good' verdict relative to other Cascada years. It has 15 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 27 hwy
Top 2017 Buick Cascada problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine9 (60%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (20%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (7%)
- Fuel System1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
What owners report
- Owners report the PCV valve rupturing or developing cracks, letting excess air into the engine intake and causing rough, unpredictable running.
- Some describe an abnormal squealing or whistling sound at various speeds tied to the failed PCV valve diaphragm.
- One owner reported the check engine light coming on around 21,318 miles with a diagnosis of knock combustion vibration control system failure, requiring replacement of the valve cover, PCV valve, and head gasket.
- The convertible's rear glass has been reported separating from the canvas top material, starting at a bottom corner.
- One owner reported the front collision alert system failing to warn of an approaching vehicle at very low mileage.
2017 Buick Cascada recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Buick Cascada fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Cascada years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Buick Cascada reliable?
- Relative to other Cascada years, the 2017 model ranks 'Good' with a complaint index of 33, better than the 2016 (100, 'Avoid') and 2018 (67, 'Caution') model years, though not as low as the 2019 (0, 'Best').
- What problems does the 2017 Buick Cascada have?
- NHTSA complaints show the Engine as the top problem area, accounting for 9 of 15 complaints (60%), with a median mileage at failure of 33,623 miles. Visibility & Wipers issues, mainly rear window separation, make up another 20%.
- Does the 2017 Buick Cascada have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Buick Cascada, unlike the 2016 model year which had 1 recall.
- What year Buick Cascada should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2016 Cascada has the highest complaint index at 100 and is labeled 'Avoid,' while 2017 and 2019 rank better.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Buick Cascada?
- EPA rates the 2017 Cascada at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450.