2020 Buick Encore GX vs 2020 Ford Ecosport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Buick Encore GX | 2020 Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 396 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 636 | 64 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Encore GX | Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 168 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 179 |
| Power Train | 18 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 11 | 60 |
| Stalling | 5 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
2020 Buick Encore GX
2020 Ford Ecosport
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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.