Buick Encore vs Saturn Aura
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 | Saturn Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 905 | 2,227 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2022 | 2000–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 85 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 62 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.7% | 6.5% |
Buick Encore by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
248
27.4%
Electrical System
88
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
75
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
74
8.2%
Airbags
70
7.7%
Brakes
63
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
63
7.0%
Steering
48
5.3%
Saturn Aura by year
What breaks
Steering
396
17.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
387
17.4%
Electrical System
257
11.5%
Brakes
214
9.6%
Stability & Traction Control
154
6.9%
Airbags
150
6.7%
Lights
147
6.6%
Engine & Cooling
113
5.1%