2018 Buick Envision Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#10 most-complained of 10 Envision years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Buick Envision ranks 10th out of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 0 and only 14 complaints, no recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries. It carries a "Best" verdict among Envision model years.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 27 hwy
Top 2018 Buick Envision problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (36%)
- Electrical System4 (29%)
- Steering4 (29%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (21%)
- Brakes2 (14%)
- Other2 (14%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (7%)
- Fuel System1 (7%)
What owners report
- Owners report the steering wheel vibrating at 36 to 40 mph, with vibration stopping once speed rose to 41 mph.
- Some describe a temporary loss of power steering that resolved after turning the engine off and back on.
- Coolant hoses reportedly ruptured due to thermostat failure, causing the engine to overheat twice while driving.
- Several owners report the steering wheel locking up briefly while merging or driving at highway speed.
- One owner reported pressing the brake pedal with no braking response at 55 mph, with no warning lights beforehand.
- Electrical faults were reported affecting the instrument cluster display, tire sensors, and airbag sensor modules.
2018 Buick Envision recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2018 Buick Envision fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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.
2018 compared with other Envision years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Buick Envision reliable?
- NHTSA data ranks it 10th out of 10 Envision model years with a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest among all years, and it carries a "Best" verdict. It has 14 complaints, no recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Buick Envision?
- Engine issues make up the largest share of complaints at 36 percent, followed by Electrical System and Steering issues, each at 29 percent.
- Does the 2018 Buick Envision have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2018 Buick Envision, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2018 Envision problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 18,000 miles, though engine and fuel system issues show a median mileage of 46,500 miles.
- How does the 2018 Envision compare to the 2017 model?
- The 2017 Buick Envision has a Complaint Index of 100 and an "Avoid" verdict with 81 complaints and 4 recalls, far worse than the 2018 model's Complaint Index of 0 and "Best" verdict.