Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | −22% | — | Body | Average |
| 2018 | 11 | −15% | — | Engine | Average |
| 2017 | 15 | — | — | Engine | Limited data |
| 2016 | 22 | — | 1 | Body | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Cascada year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Buick Cascada problems
Latest Buick Cascada recalls
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured December 1, 2015, to February 24, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had the original convertible roof control module (CRCM) replaced with an incorrect CRCM, that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the CRCM with correct module, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Buick Cascada should you avoid?
None of the Buick Cascada years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Buick Cascada?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cascada years at the same age, followed by 2018. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Buick Cascada problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (21), body & structure (15) and windows, wipers & sunroof (9). Engine complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Buick Cascada had?
1 recall across 2016–2019. The model year with the most is 2016.
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.