2013 Buick Encore Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 25 of 52 total complaints (48%) filed on the 2013 Buick Encore, mostly tied to sudden power loss and stalling. Median mileage at failure was 47,000. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 48% of 52
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 47,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of acceleration or 'reduced engine power' warnings appear on the dashboard while driving, often forcing the driver to coast to the shoulder.
- Vehicle stalls without warning at idle, at stop lights, or when shifting from reverse to drive.
- Dealers frequently trace the problem to a faulty throttle body or throttle collar sensor, sometimes describing sensitivity to cold weather.
- Check engine and traction control lights illuminate together with the power reduction, and the issue can recur multiple times after restarting.
- Some owners report the stall or power loss happening at highway speeds near 45 to 80 mph, raising concern about safety in traffic.
When 2013 Buick Encore engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 27, 2014, latest Dec 21, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Buick Encore
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Encore model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2013 Buick Encore?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints out of 52 total complaints for the 2013 Encore, or 48% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Buick Encore engine issue?
- No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint pattern.
- At what mileage do 2013 Encore engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 47,000 miles.
- What exactly goes wrong with the 2013 Encore engine?
- Owners most often describe sudden loss of acceleration, 'reduced engine power' warnings, and stalling, frequently linked by dealers to a faulty throttle body or throttle collar.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported engine complaints for the 2013 Encore.