2016 Buick Encore vs 2016 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Buick Encore | 2016 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 79 | 1,701 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,253 | 365 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,626 mi | 50,336 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Encore | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 768 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 579 |
| Power Train | 11 | 200 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 170 |
| Structure | 4 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 39 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 14 | 103 |
| Stalling | 8 | 258 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 114 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 75 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 67 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 57 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 51 |
2016 Buick Encore
2016 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.