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Buick Encore Among Consumer Reports’ Most Reliable Cars

The latest iteration of the annual Consumer Reports 10 Most Reliable Cars list was released this week and the sole General Motors entry to appear on the list was the 2021 Buick Encore.

To determine which vehicles will be the most reliable for the 2021 model year, Consumer Reports collected data on an estimated 329,000 vehicles and analyzed them across 17 so-called “trouble areas.” These trouble areas can include small issues like broken interior trim or buggy infotainment systems, or larger issues like transmission problems. Consumer Reports experts then use this data to give each vehicle a Predicted Reliability Score ranging from 1 to 100. The publication says that it must have at least two model years of data on hand for a vehicle to be considered for the Top 10 Most Reliable Cars list, so brand-new vehicles cannot be included in it.

Consumer Reports gave the 2021 Buick Encore a Predicted Reliability Score of 91 out of 100. The Encore was tied for second place with the 2021 Lexus NX, which also received a Predicted Reliability Score of 91. The 2021 Toyota Prius lead the way in the top ten ranking with a Predicted Reliability Score of 93.

The majority of reliability data for the 2021 Buick Encore was sourced from the 2018 and 2019 model-year Buick Encore. It received near-perfect reliability scores across the board, though it left some small room for improvement in the Engine Minor, Electric System and Body Integrity trouble areas. The Encore also showed considerable reliability improvements in 2018 and 2019 compared to the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 model years – particularly with regard to its transmission and engine. The subcompact crossover received a minor update for the 2017 model year, which included revised exterior styling and some small interior changes.

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  1. Built in South Korea and the most reliable of all GM! Quite a credit for the little Buick!

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    1. If the Encore had the identical reliability, but was manufactured here, they’d be “yes, but…”-ing all over the place.

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  2. Having owned a 2018 for 2 1/2 years, I can personally attest to the car being fantastic. Not one issue, not one recall, not one out of pocket expense besides my gas and insurance.

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  3. My wife had a 2013. She bought it off the transport truck. Put 99k miles on it and the issue was a gang connector for the coolant and it was only $160 fix. On her next one which is a 2018.
    Great little cars and far more convenient that our Tahoe around town.

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  4. I bought my 2018 Encore Essence in May of 2018. Bought my wife her 2019 Encore Essence that October. The worst news I have had in years was GM’s decision to discontinue the Essence package in favor of the GX. We willingly brag our cars up to everyone. My wife doesn’t drive much, but I get over 37mpg from Michigan to Florida and back, and about 32 for normal driving. I drive the 2018, both are FWD, mine has the smaller engine and no auto-stop function. My only complaint is the rear not being wide enough for golf clubs. I was hoping that my next care would be just like the one I have, except wider and with Anazon Alexa built in. My Buick is far better than any vehicle I have ever driver or test driven.

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  5. We have a 2014 encord and we are more than pleased to have it. Before this car my wife had switched a new car every couple years. Now is paid off and only 60 thousand miles never have had a problem only two new sets of tires and new battery. Not bad. “Kendall” its his name.

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  6. We got our 2018 Encore in October 2018. It’s been a great car. My wife loves the thing. To bad GM is discontinuing the Encore model for an inferior model. All the reports I’ve read on the GX have been less then flattering. Basicly saying it’s not worth the money.

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  7. Yes, I much prefer the Essence package. If I wanted an overpriced Trac, I would not have bought a Buick. I have test driven the GX with both engines. I see no improvement over my 2018 Essence except the built-in Alexa. I bought Amazon Auto for both our 2018 and 2019, so…

    I had a couple Geo Metros back in the day. I got around 50mpg. This new 3 cylinder gets less than my 138hp or my wife’s 157hp with auto-stop.

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  8. I have a 2017 Encore SportTouring AWD. It’s a fun little runabout. Decent fuel economy and light cargo carrier. Opel design built in Korea.

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  9. GM tends to make some good vehicles,…I’ve owned many! Now, due to money, and rebates, etc., I own2 newer model Fords! I bought a new, 2019, Ford EcoSport Titanium, 4X4, for my wife. It came loaded. It also had the 4-cylinder engine. It’s actually a fairly decent, sprightly, SUV! I purchased, a new, 2019 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan, 4-cylinder, automatic, for me! It gets GREAT gas mileage!!! It handles well, and it was less than 18k! It was built in Mexico,…albeit, the engine, was built in Brazil! Some parts were made in both the USA, and Canada. I recommend them, both! I was ready to buy an Encore, however,…both the costs/rebates, Ford had, over Buick, was the major deciding factor,…in my purchase! I am a senior citizen,…on social security,…only working part-time! If I had the cash,…I’d pick-up a 2021/2022, Chevy Corvette,…mid-engine!

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