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2014 Buick Encore consumer reviews

$24,160–$25,660 MSRP range
side view of 2014 Encore Buick
(130 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.3
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Completely changed my mind about 4 cylinders!

This car has a sassy look but best of all it drives just like a 6 cylinder. I was very nervous about getting a smaller vehicle because I've always had high horsepower and extra room. This car is more spacious than it looks and has everything I need for comfort.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really Enjoying the Ride

This peppy little SUV is fun to drive and a pleasure to ride in. It has all the bells and whistles from heated steering wheel and seats to lumbar support and sun roof. It is a slightly older model than we had planned to purchase but had low miles on the odometer, gets good mileage and has a beautiful blue metal flake exterior. It's our "second" car and was meant to be our workhorse but, so far, it is spoiling us instead!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Constant problems with Turbo Charger and Catalytic

It's comfortable, I bought it for transporting my grand baby, has all the bells & whistles, easy to drive, great compact suv but constant engine problems especially with turbo charger at low miles, 50k, and catalytic converter & turbo charger at 100k

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Karlos my Extraordinary Car!

Quick get up and go. Cute. Easy to drive. Comfortable. Great sound system. Painting lasting. Interior still fresh and clean. Snazzy driving on the freeway.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really a very good car

The car was a great car. We took it on long road trips and it was comfortable and quiet on the road. Great gas mileage

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice small car

My car is a nice reliable vehicle. Gas mileage runs between 27 and 30 mpg , it has on Star and satellite radio. The back seats fold down giving you lots of cargo space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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nice vehicle but unreliable

At 42k the turbo charger failed ( fortunately it was under warranty) 4 months later I spent $1800 to replace a/c compressor, high pressure lines and condenser, at 49k 2nd battery had to be replaced ( first replacement was in 2016, at 53k replace ignition coil at a cost of $527. I’m convinced this car is a money pit

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very very nice car

I think it’s a great vehicle I got for my wife with all wheel drive for the snow comfy inside for the long drives I love it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish and comfy

I downsized so I was scared I would hate such a small car and would feel smushed! Not at all the case! I feel like I’m sitting up high like in my previous suv and the car zips around no problem! Fabulous on fuel! Only downfall is trunk space but hey, I’ll just pop the seats down if I need to fit the golf clubs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best of both worlds

Small enough for city driving, commanding driving position, super luxe interior. Seats fold down for large purchases. Excellent sound system. Love this car! Cute and sporty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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