2018 Buick Cascada reliability
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Cascada over 9 years — 0 per year. The other Cascada years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 11), then Engine and engine cooling (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2017 Cascada has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2019 has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.
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 2018 Buick Cascada. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (11 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"A squealing sound was coming from the top of my engine and I had low/rough idle and it progressed to a low voltage output and check engine lights. This happened while i was driving on the highway and my speed was eratic…"
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"Vehicle is a 2018 requiring valve cover replacement due to an issue that was recalled on previous years, most recently 2016. Extended warranty was offered for these repairs. TSB Special Coverage N192291620 – Camshaft…"
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"The contact owns a 2018 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined…"
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"PCV Failure at 62,000 miles. GM extended warranty on 2016 models that demonstrated this problem. Appears to be a design flaw and often fails again after repair. $2000 + job to repair"
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"While driving down the highway my vehicle decreased in power and then I heard a loud whistle or whining sound. Upon examination at the dealership, they determined that the PCV system had failed. The positive crankcase…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 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 |
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| Cascada | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
Specs and fitment
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 2018 Buick Cascada reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Cascada over 9 years — 0 per year. The other Cascada years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2018 Buick Cascada?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 11), then Engine and engine cooling (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2018 Buick Cascada more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2017 Cascada has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2019 has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.
Has the 2018 Buick Cascada been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2018 Buick Cascada.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Buick Cascada?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2018 Buick Cascada with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2018 Buick Cascada get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Buick Cascada is 24 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.