![]() ![]() ![]() A message on the screen said: “Brake System Failure, 62 mph Top Speed.” Other messages also came up, including one mentioning power steering. Numerous lights came on, including the brake lights. The first failure happened when the owner of an Encore with only 672 miles on the clock pulled into a parking space and the brake system failed. All might be related to a problem with the electronic brake boost that is the cause of a recall. Brake Problemsįour complaints deal with brake problems. A further 3 problems are reported in the complaint categories, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Steering. The most common problems with the 2021 Encore relate to its brakes, followed by dangerous issues with the emergency jack. Its frontal crash rating on the front passenger side is also only 4 out of 5 stars. The 2021 model also has a 4-star rating for rollover, although the rollover risk is slightly lower at 18.50%. This measures the risk of rollover if the driver loses control of a vehicle. The 2013 model got 5-star ratings in frontal and side crash tests, but only 4 stars for the rollover test. NHTSA also undertakes tests to measure the safety of vehicles. For example, only 2 of the 50 complaints about the 2013 model are dated 2013. This may not sound like a lot, but complaints are lodged for years after a model is launched. There have been 2 recalls and 157 early warning documents. So far, the 2021 model has a record of 8 complaints that cover 10 problems. ![]() They are regarded as early warning requirements. Since 2012, manufacturers have been required by law to share all these communications with NHTSA. There were 6 recalls of the first model and an investigation into airbag issues is still open.Īdditionally, there have been an incredible 1,248 manufacturer communications from Buick to dealers warning of problems and faults. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website topped 50. ![]()
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