While the 2014 Buick Encore has its share of engine trouble, electrical issues, and powertrain problems on record, this car has a very high reliability rating overall.

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The most common 2014 Buick Encore problems

The 2014 Encore is no exception to the “older cars have more issues” rule. Some of the most commonly reported problems with the 2014 Encore concern:

The engine

The electrical system

The powertrain

All of these issues are typically pretty expensive to fix, so it’s important to catch them early if you can. The most common manifestation of these problems is a draining, dying, or dead battery, so your car won’t start without a jump.

This issue is annoying at best and scary at worst, so it’s important to check with the previous owner if possible to make sure that they haven’t experienced this problem. Ask your seller when they last changed the battery in their vehicle, how often the battery dies, and whether or not they’ve had to take their Buick to a mechanic for this problem.

Chances are, if the Buick has had this problem before, it could easily experience the same issue again in the future.

2014 Buick encore recalls

The 2014 Encore has also been recalled four times. These recalls were for the following issues:

The frontal airbags had trouble deploying (this issue caused two separate recalls)

The front seats might not stay anchored in the car

The engine block power cord heater was damaged and had an exposed wire

When inspecting your vehicle for problems, be sure to look up the VIN to check for any outstanding recall notices for your Buick.

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Is the 2014 Buick Encore reliable?

Overall, yes.

Despite the battery draining issue, the 2014 Encore received a 4/5 reliability rating from RepairPal and an 84/100 reliability rating from J.D. Power. Both of these scores are about average for a vehicle in this class.

The 2014 Encore also has an average annual maintenance cost of $446, which is below average for a vehicle in this class. That’s great news—you’ll likely be paying less each year to own your car.

Of course, it’s also important to note that this is only true for well-maintained Buicks. If you don’t invest the time and money in proper maintenance, your average ownership costs will rise over time as various parts of your car fail.

If you’re buying a car directly from the previous owner, try asking how often they performed basic maintenance tasks to get an idea of the kind of shape that the engine is in. Better yet, ask them for the maintenance records.

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