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Buick Encore: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 94 · 2023 94 · 2025 92 · 2020 92

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202592/100
Buy

13 complaints · 0 recalls

202494/100
Buybest year

25 complaints · 1 recalls

202394/100
Buy

23 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 0 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 0 recalls

202092/100
Buy

19 complaints · 2 recalls

201979/100
Buy

80 complaints · 2 recalls

201885/100
Buy

71 complaints · 0 recalls

201780/100
Buy

87 complaints · 2 recalls

201686/100
Buy

78 complaints · 2 recalls

201564/100
Caution

123 complaints · 4 recalls

201489/100
Buy

60 complaints · 4 recalls

201364/100
Caution

52 complaints · 6 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Buick Encore’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Buick Encore head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Buick Encore as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.