NHTSA Complaint #11566389 — 2018 BUICK ENCORE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11566389
Vehicle	2018 BUICK ENCORE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 17, 2023
Date Filed	January 18, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Turbo has gone out four times in less than a year. Car is unable to accelerate and goes way below speed limit on highway which puts me and my passengers in an unsafe position traveling on a high limit road. No. Only inspected by the auto repair places I have been. No warnings prior to the Turbo going out. Turbo goes out while going up hills or going at higher rates of speed.

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