2014 Buick Encore Reliability
The 2014 Buick Encore has 60 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with other Encore model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Encore's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
60
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Buick Encore complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 42% |
| Electrical system | 13 | 22% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 9 | 15% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 8 | 13% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 10% |
| Air bags | 5 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 8% |
| Engine & cooling | 3 | 5% |
2014 Buick Encore recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V417000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Equipment — electrical | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured… |
| 14V446000 | Jul 23, 2014 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook… |
| 16V651000 | Sep 8, 2016 | Air bags — frontal | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet… |
| 17V437000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Air bags — frontal | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Encore years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Encore analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 52 | 6 | Engine | Solid |
| 2014 (this page) | 60 | 4 | Engine | Solid |
| 2015 | 124 | 4 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2016 | 80 | 2 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Buick Encore
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Buick Encore reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Buick Encore reliable?
The 2014 Buick Encore has 60 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with other Encore model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Encore's typical year.
What are the most common 2014 Buick Encore problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Buick Encore are engine (25), electrical system (13), powertrain / transmission (9), fuel / propulsion system (8). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Buick Encore have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Buick Encore, including 14V417000 (equipment — electrical) and 14V446000 (seats). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Buick Encore compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 52 complaints and 6 recalls (solid); the 2015 has 124 complaints and 4 recalls (caution). The 2014 has 60 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Buick Encore?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Encore, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.