2019 Buick Cascada reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2019 Buick Cascada holds 5 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 4 Cascada years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Structure (3 of 5), then Engine (1) and Powertrain (1).
The 2018 Cascada has 11 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than 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 2019 Buick Cascada. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (5 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I am reporting the malfunction and separation of the rear window from the cover. This is a safety issue as there is the potential for it to come off while driving and possibly causing an accident. It started small, but…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that the convertible top rear glass had significantly detached from the top cover material. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Buick Cascada. The contact stated that the rear windshield was separating from the convertible top plastic frame. The contact stated that the rear glass was pushing upward and out of the frame.…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Buick Cascada. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during a rainstorm, water started entering the vehicle through the rear windshield. The contact stated that the rear…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 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) | Rear-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 2019 Buick Cascada reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2019 Buick Cascada holds 5 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 4 Cascada years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Buick Cascada?
The complaints owners file most often name Structure (3 of 5), then Engine (1) and Powertrain (1).
Is the 2019 Buick Cascada more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Cascada has 11 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2019 Buick Cascada been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Buick Cascada.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Buick Cascada?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2019 Buick Cascada with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Buick Cascada get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 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.