Buick Encore GX vs Lexus ES300
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Buick Encore GX | Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 348 | 862 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 1992–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 212 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 28 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 99 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.7% | 40.1% |
Buick Encore GX by year
What breaks
Electrical System
60
17.2%
Engine & Cooling
53
15.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
51
14.7%
Other & Unspecified
48
13.8%
Brakes
37
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
20
5.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
5.7%
Steering
12
3.4%
Lexus ES300 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
151
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
122
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
92
10.7%
Airbags
73
8.5%
Electrical System
72
8.4%
Brakes
65
7.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
35
4.1%
Seat Belts
35
4.1%