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Buick Cascada problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Cascada from 2016 to 2019: 53 owner complaints and 1 recalls across 4 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2016 (22), 2017 (15), 2018 (11). Best fuel economy: 24 mpg combined (2019).

Buick Cascada
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Body & structure15
Engine15
Other / unknown10
Engine & cooling6
Visibility/Wiper6
Visibility (wipers, glass)4
Electrical4
Wheels2

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201612223
201701523
201801124
20190524

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Buick Cascada?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2016 (22), 2017 (15), 2018 (11).

How many recalls has the Buick Cascada had?

Across 2016–2019, NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).