2017 Buick Cascada reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Buick Cascada has 15 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other Cascada years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2016 Buick Cascada
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Complaints

15

Per year

0

Recalls

0

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (7 of 15), then Visibility and wipers (3) and Engine and engine cooling (2).

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Cascada has 22 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 11 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Buick Cascada. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (15 total)

Engine
7
Visibility and wipers
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Electrical system
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Structure
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Pcv failed causing rough idle, etc light and squeezing sound"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-07
  • "Rear convertible top window is separating from the convertible top from regular use and could detach and create a safety problem. This is a well known problem on these cars and Buick did not issue a recall and would not…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-01
  • "My Buick Cascada is a 2017 model and has 78,000 miles on it. There was a high pitched whistle/squeal type noise I was hearing and was told by the Buick dealership that it is an issue with the PCV valve failing. To…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-29
  • "The rear window of this car has separated and when I contacted the manufacturer they indicated a service bulletin was issued but they are not liable for the repair. The window has become more and more separated and I'm…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-02-15
  • "I brought the 2017 Buick Cascada in for repair following rough idle and check engine light. This vehicle only has 46,200 miles. The mechanic put it to the computer and the mechanic found the issue that was ultimately…"
    Engine · filed 2025-12-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Buick Cascada C FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Cascada 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $3450

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2016–2019
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Buick Cascada reliable?

The 2017 Buick Cascada has 15 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other Cascada years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2017 Buick Cascada?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (7 of 15), then Visibility and wipers (3) and Engine and engine cooling (2).

Is the 2017 Buick Cascada more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Cascada has 22 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 11 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

Has the 2017 Buick Cascada been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Buick Cascada.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Buick Cascada?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2017 Buick Cascada with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Buick Cascada get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Buick Cascada is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.