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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2018 Buick Encore Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Buick Encore, 1% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 800 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202015%
201811%

Other parts of the 2018 Buick Encore

Engine
29 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Buick Encore

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology