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Buick Encore GX: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2024 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 · 2022 94 · 2014 89 · 2016 86

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.

202494/100
Buybest year

25 complaints · 1 recalls

202294/100
Buy

28 complaints · 1 recalls

202185/100
Buy

50 complaints · 2 recalls

202085/100
Buy

65 complaints · 2 recalls

201979/100
Buy

79 complaints · 2 recalls

201780/100
Buy

87 complaints · 2 recalls

201686/100
Buy

77 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 GX’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 2024 Buick Encore GX head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Buick Encore GX 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.