2017 Buick Encore vs 2017 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Buick Encore | 2017 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 89 | 1,745 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,119 | 284 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | 18,797 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Encore | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 524 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 395 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 346 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 277 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 167 |
| Power Train | 9 | 143 |
| Steering | 4 | 57 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 14 | 71 |
| Stalling | 7 | 134 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 90 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 50 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 20 |
2017 Buick Encore
2017 Honda CR-V
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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.