115 problems have been reported for the 2016 Buick Encore. The following chart shows the 17 most common problems for 2016 Buick Encore. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 41 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other (13 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Power Train | |
| Equipment | |
| Electrical System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Steering | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Structure | |
| Wheel | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Lane Departure | |
| Visibility | |
| Suspension | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Seats |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2016 Buick Encore in the United States are 84,981 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Buick Encore owners in the last 10 years is 115, and the age of the vehicle is 10, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 115 / 84,981 / 10 * 1000 = 0.14.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Buick Encore model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2016 Buick Encore in 2016.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Buick Encore, the following table can be used to compare the 2016 Buick Encore with the Buick Encore from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2016 Encore is 115 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Buick Encore is 82.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2022 Encore | |
| 2021 Encore | |
| 2020 Encore | |
| 2019 Encore | |
| 2018 Encore | |
| 2017 Encore | |
| 2016 Encore | |
| 2015 Encore | |
| 2014 Encore | |
| 2013 Encore |