2020 Buick Encore vs 2020 Ford Ecosport
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 | 2020 Buick Encore | 2020 Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 390 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 653 | 63 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Encore | Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 178 |
| Engine | 7 | 163 |
| Power Train | 4 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 56 |
| Stalling | 0 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
2020 Buick Encore
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.