2016 Buick Encore engine problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Buick Encore — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“power steering failure while driving at highway speeds. In traffic had a warning come on power steering fault. Then wheel was hard to turn. Had to use strength to steer car home approx. 25 miles. Took to dealer they had car for 3 days before repair done. For $1800 repair bill. Said it was a circuit…”
filed Feb 21, 2026
“On my way home in December 2025, my car started to sputter and make noises. All of a sudden the car started going about 10-15 miles. I almost go hit by several vehicles, because they had to put on brakes, I was trying to go up then down a hilly road. I finally was able to get to an Auto Advance…”
filed Jan 17, 2026
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% |
| 2015 Encore | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 Encore | 25 | 42% |
| 2013 Encore | 21 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.