Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Buick occupies a somewhat nebulous "near-luxury" space in the automotive marketplace, positioning itself directly between mass-market brands like Chevrolet or Toyota and high-end luxury marques like Audi, BMW and Lexus. Currently offering an all-SUV lineup, Buick delivers premium styling, quiet cabins, and high-end tech features at prices that fall between its mainstream and luxury-focused rivals. that undercut traditional luxury rivals. Buick earned an impressive overall reliability ranking from Consumer Reports for 2026, coming 8 out of 26 car brands assessed. It was also the highest-ranked mass market brand according to J.D. Power.But we wanted to see just how each individual model fared compared to its segment rivals to get a clearer picture of Buick's overall reliability. We used data from two trusted automotive authorities: J.D. Power and Consumer Reports. CR utilizes a vast database of real owner survey data to predict overall vehicle reliability, highlighting how models stack up directly against all class competitors on a 0–100 scale. J.D. Power focuses heavily on verified owner feedback during the initial years of ownership, measuring specific design flaws, defects, and overall vehicle quality, also on a 100-point scale.AdvertisementAdvertisementKeep in mind that a score of 69/100 or lower from J.D. Power is considered to be 'fair' and indicates that a vehicle will have several reliability issues. The same score from Consumer Reports is above average and signifies a vehicle that is performing better than segment norms.While scoring methodology, survey groups and owner experiences will inevitably differ between sources, comparing each Buick model's score with its class rivals helps put the scores into context, and this is what we have done here. Here are the latest results for Buick's current model range:Buick EnvistaBuickView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleBase MSRP: $24,700Current Production Run: 2024–PresentSegment: Subcompact SUVConsumer Reports Predicted ReliabilityBuick Envista50 / 100Best in Class: Subaru Impreza80 / 100Worst in Class: Volkswagen Jetta36 / 100J.D. Power Quality & Reliability ScoreBuick Envista81 / 100Best in Class: Subaru Crosstrek85 / 100Worst in Class: Volkswagen Taos72 / 100The Buick Envista posts mixed results across evaluations, landing a middle-of-the-pack 50 out of 100 predicted reliability rating from Consumer Reports while achieving a stronger 81 out of 100 quality score from J.D. Power. While the CR ratings lag behind the class leaders, the Envista is an above average performer overall.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe most common owner complaints about this model primarily focus on electrical system issues, such as the digital dashboard screen going black or camera dropouts. But there were also a few mechanical issues noted, such as engine hesitation, transmission lag, and abnormal vehicle shaking.Buick Encore GXBuickView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleBase MSRP: $26,200Current Production Run: 2020–PresentSegment: Subcompact SUVConsumer Reports Predicted ReliabilityBuick Encore GX60 / 100Best in Class: Toyota Corolla Cross79 / 100Worst in Class: Volkswagen Taos29 / 100J.D. Power Quality & Reliability ScoreBuick Encore GX90 / 100Best in Class: Buick Encore GX / Chevrolet Trailblazer90 / 100Worst in Class: Volkswagen Taos72 / 100The Buick Encore GX earns solid reliability marks, backed by a relatively strong 60 out of 100 score from Consumer Reports and a top-tier 90 out of 100 J.D. Power rating, which gave it joint first place with the Chevrolet Trailblazer for the best quality score in its segment.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile it comfortably beats the class average in both cases, the Encore GX wasn't entirely devoid of issues. Owners report occasional mechanical and electrical problems, such as performance hesitation, brake squeal and responsiveness complaints, as well as a few minor oil and coolant leaks.Buick EnvisionBuickView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleBase MSRP: $41,000Current Production Run: 2021–PresentSegment: Compact SUVConsumer Reports Predicted ReliabilityBuick Envision61 / 100Best in Class: Toyota RAV4 / Hybrid72 / 100Worst in Class: Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain17 / 100J.D. Power Quality & Reliability ScoreBuick Envision84 / 100Best in Class: Chevrolet Equinox87 / 100Worst in Class: Jeep Compass71 / 100The Buick Envision performs well according to both surveys, scoring well in the CR rating, and being just a few points shy of the J.D. Power quality and reliability leader, the Chevy Equinox. Despite these high scores, common complaints from Envision drivers involve unexpected battery drain, infotainment screen freezing, backup camera glitches, and occasional engine stalling or rough idling.Buick EnclaveBuickView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementBase MSRP: $46,400Current Production Run: 2025–PresentSegment: Mid-Size / Three-Row SUVConsumer Reports Predicted ReliabilityBuick Enclave33 / 100Best in Class: Toyota Grand Highlander73 / 100Worst in Class: GMC Acadia14 / 100J.D. Power Quality & Reliability ScoreBuick Enclave72 / 100Best in Class: Nissan Murano / Toyota 4Runner86 / 100Worst in Class: GMC Acadia64 / 100The flagship 3-row Buick Enclave suffers in predicted reliability evaluations following its recent generation redesign, and puled down the overall rating of the Buick range with a distinctly average J.D. Power rating as well.The lower scores align with frequent owner complaints regarding automatic transmission gear hesitation, power steering glitches, stretched engine timing chains on higher-mileage units, and touchscreen freezes.What Do The Results Mean?Buick configuratorThe Buick range as a whole is performing above average overall, with the Encore GX and Envision posting particularly impressive results for 2026. The Envista is a bit more of a mixed bag, but it is the mid-size Enclave that has really pulled the average down. This is partly due to the recent model redesign, which tends to see an initial dip in reliability levels.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe outgoing Enclave was a lot more durable after its first two model years, and this should also be the trajectory for the current generation models as well. So, if you are in the market for an SUV, Buick's current range is certainly delivering the goods when it comes to reliability.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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