Grand Design Momentum vs Buick Encore
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 | Grand Design Momentum | Buick Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 366 | 905 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2025 | 2013–2022 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 85 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 62 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.1% | 17.7% |
Grand Design Momentum by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
140
38.3%
Other & Unspecified
88
24.0%
Suspension
55
15.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
23
6.3%
Brakes
21
5.7%
Equipment & Accessories
13
3.6%
Electrical System
12
3.3%
Wheels
7
1.9%
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%