Buick Cascada years to avoid and best years
Newer Buick Cascada years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (22 complaints). From 2018 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 5 complaints), 2018 at 0 (from 11 complaints), and 2017 at 0 (from 15 complaints). On the 2016 Buick Cascada, 3 of 22 complaints name Structure.
Data as of .
Buick Cascada reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Buick Cascada. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → Fewest | 0 | 5 | 0 | Structure | 24 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 0 | 11 | 0 | Engine | 24 |
| 2017 → Fewest | 0 | 15 | 0 | Engine | 23 |
| 2016 → Most | 1 | 22 | 1 | Structure | 23 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Oil
- 5W-30 (all temps); 0W-30 below -29°C (1.6L turbo) · 5.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R20
Known issues for this generation
Recall 16V-844 covers certain 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured December 1, 2015, to February 24, 2016: the original convertible roof control module (CRCM) may have been replaced with an incorrect CRCM that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is operated, which can increase injury risk. Dealers replace the CRCM with the correct module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Cascada years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 5 complaints), 2018 at 0 (from 11 complaints), and 2017 at 0 (from 15 complaints).
Which Buick Cascada year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (22 complaints). On the 2016 Buick Cascada, 3 of 22 complaints name Structure.
How do Buick Cascada owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Buick Cascada years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Buick Cascada use?
The 1.6L turbo is commonly specified with 5W-30 (0W-30 below −29 °C) and about 5.8 qt with filter.
What tire size is on the Buick Cascada?
Factory fitment is 245/40R20 on all four corners for typical U.S. Cascada convertibles.
What recall covers the Cascada convertible roof module?
Recall 16V-844 covers certain early-2016 Cascada builds where an incorrect convertible roof control module may allow windows to close automatically during roof operation; dealers install the correct CRCM.