2019 Buick Cascada Problems & Complaints

Average22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cascada at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2019 Buick Cascada with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Cascada at the same age. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (3 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles).

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Most common 2019 Buick Cascada problems

  • Body & structure~51,000 miles
    360%
  • Engine & cooling~50,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~50,000 miles
    120%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Buick Cascada complaints by model year

20162017201820192215115
Owner complaints per model year, Buick Cascada. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Cascada years: 2019, 2018. Compare all years →

What 2019 Buick Cascada owners say

Body & structure

The contact owns a 2019 Buick Cascada. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during a rainstorm, water started entering the vehicle through the rear windshield. The contact stated that the rear windshield was separating from the seal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear window sealant, allowing the rear window to separate from the top material. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 17-NA-216. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 38,000.

38,000 miles · Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that the rear windshield was separating from the convertible top plastic frame. The contact stated that the rear glass was pushing upward and out of the frame. The contact had called a dealer and discussed the failure and was advised that the manufacturer had issued Technical Service Bulletin: 17-NA-216 for the separation of the rear glass of the convertible top. The contact was advised by the service department that the repair would not be performed by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

53,000 miles · Apr 2025

2019 Buick Cascada engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.6L 4-cyl turbo6-speed automaticRWD21 / 29 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Buick Cascada a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Cascada rates average: 22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cascada at the same age. It is one of the best Cascada years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Buick Cascada?

The body & structure — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Cascada have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Buick Cascada. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Buick Cascada?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019 and 2018. See the full Buick Cascada years comparison.

At what mileage do 2019 Buick Cascada problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 51,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.