Used 2016 Buick Encore 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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s.wolf, Ephrata, PA, 04/15/2019
updated 04/16/2021
Buick Encore 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
bought this 2016 buick encore 3 weeks ago. I traded in my 2009 ford escape, l loved this ford BUT as soon as 100,000 rolled over the problems began. tranny leak, arm bushings went, tires cupped and very loud road noise. Mechanic stated it might cost me more to fix then it is worth. so the hunt began. I am retired living on soc. sec., so funds were limited. Drove 3 cars,a chevy cruise which i hated, shut off at stop signs, had a push button start. drove 2 buicks, loved the way it handled. I am short and i sat up high and was not obstructed. the sml. engine worked for me, i do not drive California express ways. The trunk is smaller but big enuf for me. i am still learning all the controls. Do not use the so called blue tooth, etc. heck i do not have a smart phone. Live in Pa., horrible winters. But, retired and do not drive to work. it is bright white and looks great. it is AWD. Cross my fingers that i made a good decision. But the Ford had to go. No more fords for me.
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Great idea for a car, but AWFUL issues
DCF, Atlanta, GA, 10/20/2021
Buick Encore 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in early 2017, so I've only been driving it for about 4.5 years. Two years in, I had to get the transmission replaced - thankfully, under warranty. A year later, I had to replace the rear differential. 6 months after that, I had to replace the AC. Two days after that, I was told my catalytic converter needed to be replaced. For most of these issues, I was told it was a "known issue" with these makes/models, but not worthy of a recall. Almost $7k has been put into this car to essentially rebuild it from the tires-up. And the dealerships aren't sympathetic to the issues. It's a great car in theory, but completely unreliable.
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Glenn Rhine, Reading, PA, 02/01/2020
Buick Encore 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
this 2016 is much better than 2015. enjoy.