Hyundai XG350 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 | Hyundai XG350 | Buick Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 364 | 905 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2006 | 2013–2022 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 51 | 85 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 62 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.1% | 17.7% |
Hyundai XG350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
111
30.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
64
17.6%
Suspension
27
7.4%
Engine & Cooling
25
6.9%
Electrical System
22
6.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.5%
Brakes
20
5.5%
Body & Structure
20
5.5%
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%