2013 Buick Encore engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Buick Encore — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car had problems with overheating. I check my oil and coolant levels. My car show check engine light so I took it to mechanics to get check. The invoice states possible blown head gaskets. I research online similar complaints with other Buick Encore 2013. I just this car March 2023 has about…”
filed Dec 21, 2023
“The check engine light came and took the car to O'Reillys and was informed it had low turbo boost code took car to the dealership and they indeed confirmed that was the issue and that it would be over $3000.00 to fix!!! I bought this car 4 months ago and this seems to be an issue with a few other…”
filed Jul 17, 2023
“Turbo went out twice within 3 months. Also I waited for 6 weeks on a back ordered part. So much service work... Problem after problem this car is a lemon. The paint literally fell off the mirrors within the first year.”
filed Sep 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Encore years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Encore | 7 | 37% |
| 2019 Encore | 31 | 37% |
| 2018 Encore | 29 | 39% |
| 2017 Encore | 35 | 39% |
| 2016 Encore | 40 | 51% |
| 2015 Encore | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 Encore | 25 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Buick Encore
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.