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2016 Buick CascadaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 35 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
35
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
982
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 35 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

convertible top will not retract with key fob

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

power seat stopped working

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

back window is popping out

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
4

worn seat leather

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

flooding of the floors due to clogged rear quarter panel dra

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

9 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

9
0–30K
4
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 19K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body9 (26%)
Other7 (20%)
Engine4 (11%)
Electrical3 (9%)
Visibility3 (9%)
Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger1 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)1 (3%)

2016 Buick Cascada: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Cascada, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Cascada, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Cascada, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Cascada, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
16
3
17
3
19
3
20
3
21
4
22
7
24
3
25
7
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Buick Cascada. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

16V844000Dec 2016

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured December 1, 2015, to February 24, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had the original convertible roof control module (CRCM) replaced with an incorrect CRCM, that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed and can allow the windows to be closed remotely from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. As such, these vehicles no longer meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Buick Cascada NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Buick Cascada is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is windows / windshield.

2016 Buick Cascada vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

35

Class avg

44

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 35 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Buick Cascada Model Years

2019201820172016
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2016 Buick Cascada: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Buick Cascada?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Buick Cascada is related to the structure:body, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Buick Cascada reliable?
The 2016 Buick Cascada has 35 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2016 Buick Cascada?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Buick Cascada 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Buick Cascada problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Buick Cascada have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Buick Cascada has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Cascada problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Buick Cascada data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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