What year Buick Envista should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not place any Envista year in an avoid category. The 2024 model year has the higher complaint index (100) and more total complaints (54) than 2025 (complaint index 0, 32 complaints), but neither is flagged as a year to avoid.

Is the Buick Envista reliable based on owner complaints?

NHTSA lists 86 total complaints across the 2024 and 2025 Envista, with Electrical System problems making up 52% of reports and Engine issues 24%. Two recall campaigns have been issued for the model, neither marked do-not-drive.

What is the most common problem area for the Envista?

Electrical System complaints lead with 45 reports, or 52% of all complaints, followed by Engine issues at 21 complaints (24%) and Brakes at 9 complaints (10%).

Does the Buick Envista have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Envista and 1 for the 2025 Envista. None are classified as do-not-drive recalls.

At what mileage do Envista problems typically show up?

The 2024 model year shows a median mileage at failure of 36,109 miles, while the 2025 model year shows a median of 3,000 miles.

Buick Envista Best and Worst Years (2024–2025)

With no years listed in avoid_years or best_years, there is no clear worst or best Buick Envista model year yet. NHTSA lists 86 total complaints across 2024-2025, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 52% share.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2024–2025
NHTSA complaints: 86
Recall campaigns: 2
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Top problem area: Electrical System

Envista Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

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

Buick Envista problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2024	No verdict	100	54	1	2	2	Electrical System	30	4★
2025	No verdict	0	32	1	1	1	Electrical System	30	4★

Most common Buick Envista problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System45 (52%)
Other27 (31%)
Engine21 (24%)
Brakes9 (10%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (9%)
Visibility & Wipers7 (8%)
Fuel System5 (6%)
Steering4 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (3%)
Transmission & Powertrain3 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Buick Envista should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not place any Envista year in an avoid category. The 2024 model year has the higher complaint index (100) and more total complaints (54) than 2025 (complaint index 0, 32 complaints), but neither is flagged as a year to avoid.
Is the Buick Envista reliable based on owner complaints?: NHTSA lists 86 total complaints across the 2024 and 2025 Envista, with Electrical System problems making up 52% of reports and Engine issues 24%. Two recall campaigns have been issued for the model, neither marked do-not-drive.
What is the most common problem area for the Envista?: Electrical System complaints lead with 45 reports, or 52% of all complaints, followed by Engine issues at 21 complaints (24%) and Brakes at 9 complaints (10%).
Does the Buick Envista have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Envista and 1 for the 2025 Envista. None are classified as do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do Envista problems typically show up?: The 2024 model year shows a median mileage at failure of 36,109 miles, while the 2025 model year shows a median of 3,000 miles.