How many engine complaints does the 2014 Buick Encore have?

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2014 Encore, which is 45% of the 60 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Buick Encore engine?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do 2014 Encore engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 70,675 miles.

How does the 2014 Encore compare to other model years for engine complaints?

The 2014 Encore's 45% share is close to 2013 (48%) and 2018 (46%), and lower than 2016 (53%) and 2019 (52%), based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did engine problems cause any crashes or fires in the 2014 Encore?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires linked to these 27 engine complaints.

2014 Buick Encore Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2014 Buick Encore, 45% of all complaints filed for that year. The typical failure showed up around 70,675 miles, and no related recall covers this component.

Engine complaints: 27; 45% of 60
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,675 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Valve cover and camshaft cover cracks cause oil/vacuum leaks, triggering check engine lights and engine stalling, sometimes recurring after warranty repair.
Turbochargers develop underboost or crack, leading to loss of power, limp mode, or a rough pop noise while driving at highway speed.
Cooling fan relays fracture and keep running after shutdown, draining the battery and requiring the vehicle to be restarted.
Engine surges or hesitates with rising RPMs and illuminated check engine light, sometimes accompanied by violent shaking while driving.
Catalytic converter and thermostat housing issues trigger repeated check engine codes (P0420) along with vibration and false overheating readings.

When 2014 Buick Encore engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 15, 2018, latest Oct 17, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Oct 2025; peak Sep 2020 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2014 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.

201325 (48%)
201427 (45%)
201535 (28%)
201642 (53%)
201742 (47%)
201834 (46%)
201945 (52%)
20209 (47%)
20213 (33%)
20222 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Buick Encore have?: NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2014 Encore, which is 45% of the 60 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Buick Encore engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do 2014 Encore engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 70,675 miles.
How does the 2014 Encore compare to other model years for engine complaints?: The 2014 Encore's 45% share is close to 2013 (48%) and 2018 (46%), and lower than 2016 (53%) and 2019 (52%), based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did engine problems cause any crashes or fires in the 2014 Encore?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires linked to these 27 engine complaints.