2013 BUICK ENCORE Structure Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structure Issues in the 2013 BUICK ENCORE
1 structure complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BUICK ENCORE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
DRIVER OF 2013 BUICK ENCORE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH WHEN STRUCK AT PERPENDICULAR ANGLE ON PASSENGERS SIDE. CONTROL OF THE CAR WAS LOST. THE ENCORE TIPPED, LANDING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER WAS CONSCIOUS, BUT SMELLED FUMES. AN ASTHMATIC, THE DRIVER SENSED AN ONCOMING ATTACK AND BEGAN SCREAMING TO BE PULLED FROM THE VEHICLE. A HEROIC BYSTANDER CLIMBED ONTO THE VEHICLE, WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TOWARD THE SKY, AND PULLED HER FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE PARAMEDICS ARRIVED. AMAZINGLY, THE DRIVER WALKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE UNHARMED. ACCORDING TO REPORTS, TIPPING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS IS RARE. THE 2013 BUICK ENCORE MUST BE EXAMINED FOR A PROPENSITY TO TIP. *TR
Other 2013 BUICK ENCORE Problem Areas
Engine
21 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint