MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Buick Encore GX Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 213 total NHTSA owner complaints and 6 federal recall campaigns for the Buick Encore GX.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
Encore GX Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
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Best Encore GX Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Encore GX Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Encore GX | 8.2 / 10 | 14(2.3/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Encore GX | 8.1 / 10 | 29(4.8/10k) | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Encore GX | 8.2 / 10 | 24(4/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Encore GX | 8.4 / 10 | 30(5/10k) | 1 | Moderate Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Encore GX | 7.2 / 10 | 50(8.3/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Encore GX | 6.8 / 10 | 66(11/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Encore GX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Encore GX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Encore GX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Encore GX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Encore GX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Encore GX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |