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Buick Encore power train problems by year

70 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 8 Encore model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 11 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2020 Encore421%
2019 Encore911%
2018 Encore1014%
2017 Encore910%
2016 Encore1114%
2015 Encore119%
2014 Encore915%
2013 Encore713%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.