Is the 2021 Buick Encore a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Buick Encore ranks #10 of 10 among Encore model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore?

The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), and brakes (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 38,000 miles.

Does the 2021 Buick Encore have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 Buick Encore in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Buick Encore?

EPA rates the 2021 Buick Encore at 26.5 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2021 Buick Encore Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2021 Buick Encore has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #10 highest of 10 Encore model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 injury.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #10 of 10 Encore years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 9; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2022; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 26.5; 24 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0

2021 Buick Encore recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2021 Buick Encore fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 24 MPG
Highway: 30 MPG
Combined: 26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,450; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
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.

2021 compared with other Encore years

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

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2019	Avoid	89	86	2	27
2020	Best	22	19	2	26.5
2021	Best	0	9	0	26.5
2022	Best	11	8	0	26.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Buick Encore a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Buick Encore ranks #10 of 10 among Encore model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore?: The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), and brakes (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 38,000 miles.
Does the 2021 Buick Encore have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 Buick Encore in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Buick Encore?: EPA rates the 2021 Buick Encore at 26.5 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.