AutoUtility currently tracks 15 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2017 Buick Cascada. Engine & Cooling issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 9 complaints (60% of submitted records). Zero crashes, fires, injury reports, or fatality reports are cited across these complaint records.
- • Total NHTSA Complaints: 15 reports
- • #1 Reported Problem Area: Engine & Cooling (9 reports • 60% of submitted complaints)
- • Secondary Problem Areas: Visibility, Wipers & Glass (3), Fuel & Propulsion System (1)
- • Crash-Citing Complaints: 0 filings
- • Fire-Citing Complaints: 0 filings
- • Complaints Reporting Injuries / Fatalities: 0 injury filings • 0 fatality filings
Most Reported Problems for 2017 Buick Cascada
Top automotive subsystem defect categories ranked by unique owner complaint volume in federal records
Engine & Cooling
Visibility, Wipers & Glass
Fuel & Propulsion System
Body & Structure
Electrical System
Recent NHTSA Owner Reports for 2017 Buick Cascada
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"Pcv failed causing rough idle, etc light and squeezing sound"
"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 fix it. There was nothing in the owners manual about any preventative actions..."
"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 replace this it will cost over $2,000 because of the design of where the valve is..."
"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 using glue to hold it on but it's becoming undrivable due to the risk of it..."
"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 identified as the camshaft cover/pc valve. This part was already replaced in my..."
Complaint History for Buick Cascada
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2016–2019)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Cascada | 21 | 0 | 1 | View 2016 Problems → |
| 2017 Buick Cascada Current Page | 15 | 0 | 0 | Current |
| 2018 Buick Cascada | 11 | 1 | 0 | View 2018 Problems → |
| 2019 Buick Cascada | 5 | 0 | 0 | View 2019 Problems → |
Detailed NHTSA Component Breakdown for 2017 Buick Cascada
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 7 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Reported Injury Entries | Reported Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine NHTSA category: ENGINE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine & Cooling NHTSA category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Wipers NHTSA category: VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & Propulsion System NHTSA category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / Uncategorized NHTSA category: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database.
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