Current Buick models
Older and discontinued models
Encore2013–2022 · 604 complaintsAvoid: 2015, 2019, 2017Lacrosse2005–2019 · 2,123 complaintsAvoid: 2007, 2008Regal1995–2020 · 2,351 complaintsAvoid: 2011, 1998, 1996Verano2012–2017 · 441 complaintsAvoid: 2012, 2014, 2013Cascada2016–2019 · 53 complaintsNo years flaggedLesabre1995–2005 · 2,989 complaintsAvoid: 2000, 1998, 1997Century1995–2005 · 1,415 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 1998, 2000Rendezvous2002–2007 · 1,237 complaintsAvoid: 2002, 2003Park Avenue1995–2005 · 1,004 complaintsAvoid: 1998, 1997, 1999Lucerne2006–2011 · 943 complaintsAvoid: 2006, 2007, 2008Rainier2004–2007 · 390 complaintsAvoid: 2004Skylark1995–1998 · 273 complaintsNo years flaggedRiviera1995–1999 · 252 complaintsAvoid: 1995Terraza2005–2007 · 207 complaintsAvoid: 2005Roadmaster1995–1996 · 102 complaintsNo years flagged
Buick model years to avoid
- 1998 Buick Park Avenue5.0× complaints · engine
- 1997 Buick Park Avenue4.3× complaints · seat belt
- 1995 Buick Riviera4.0× complaints · engine
- 2002 Buick Rendezvous3.8× complaints · engine
- 2000 Buick Lesabre3.3× complaints · window & wiper
- 2011 Buick Regal3.1× complaints · engine
- 1998 Buick Regal2.8× complaints · engine
- 2006 Buick Lucerne2.8× complaints · electrical
- 1999 Buick Park Avenue2.7× complaints · engine
- 2008 Buick Enclave2.6× complaints · transmission
- 2005 Buick Terraza2.4× complaints · electrical
- 1996 Buick Regal2.4× complaints · brake
Latest Buick recalls
- 2024–2025 Buick Encore GX, 2024–2025 Buick Envista and 2 more: back over prevention – camera
- 2012–2013 Buick Regal: suspension – rear
- 2014 Buick Verano, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze: air bags – side/window
- 2024 Buick Envision: equipment – labels
- 2014 Buick Verano, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze: air bags – side/window
- 2024 Buick Encore GX, 2024 Buick Envista and 1 more: electrical system – instrument cluster/panel
- 2014 Buick Verano, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze: air bags – side/window
- 2013 Buick Verano, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro and 2 more: air bags – inflator module
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Buick model years include the 1998 Park Avenue, the 1997 Park Avenue, the 1995 Riviera, the 2002 Rendezvous and the 2000 Lesabre.
How many Buick recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 168 recalls for Buick vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on August 20, 2026. See the latest Buick recalls.
What Buick model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the Enclave has drawn the most complaints (596) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Buick Enclave page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.