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Buick Cascada VIN Check

NHTSA holds 52 owner complaints on the Buick Cascada from 30 production runs; the worst run has 5, the typical one 1.7.

NHTSA complaint records · 52 complaints · 30 runs · 2016–2019 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Cascada run is W04WT3N56GG (2016 builds) with 5 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Structure problems make up 24% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 2.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Cascada model years 2016–2016.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Buick Cascada has 30 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 38% of every Cascada complaint on file.

FIG.01·Buick Cascada — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
W04WT3N56GG••••••20165——
W04WT3N59GG••••••20164——
W04WT3N57GG••••••20164——
W04WH3N5XHG••••••20174——
W04WH3N55JG••••••20183——
W04WH3N58HG••••••20173——
W04WT3N52GG••••••20162——
W04WT3N54GG••••••20162——
W04WH3N53JG••••••20182——
W04WJ3N54KG••••••20192——
W04WJ3N50HG••••••20172——
W04WT3N53GG••••••20161——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 18 Cascada runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 12 Cascada VINs so far, most often 2017, 2016, 2018 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Buick Cascada the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2016 car draws 2.2 complaints per run, a 2019 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Buick Cascada — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20191.354—
20181.4107—
20171.7159—
20162.22210—
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2016 at 2.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 24% of everything Buick Cascada owners report: Structure, 15 of 52 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Buick Cascada — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Structure15——
Engine15——
Unknown Or Other10——
Visibility/wiper6——
Engine And Engine Cooling6——
Electrical System4——
Visibility4——
Wheels2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Buick Cascada; the 1 below cover build years 2016 to 2016. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Buick Cascada — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
16V844000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls2016
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The Cascada against its rivals

The Cascada draws 1.7 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Genesis 5.5. That is the lowest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Buick Cascada VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Buick Cascada52301.70%
Hyundai Genesis1,1542105.55.4%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Buick Cascada — complaint severity
OutcomeBuick CascadaAll vehicles
Complaints filed521,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Buick Cascada share of that is 52 complaints over 30 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Buick Cascada
Recalls4 campaignsFuel economy24 mpg bestReliability5.0/5Common problems53 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space11 cu ftUsed prices58 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2016–2019

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Buick Cascada VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 52 NHTSA complaints from 30 Cascada runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Cascada production run has the most complaints?

W04WT3N56GG, a 2016 build, with 5 complaints. The typical Cascada run has 1.7.

Which Cascada years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 2.2 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.3.

Does the Cascada get more complaints than the Hyundai Genesis?

No: 1.7 complaints per production run for the Cascada against 5.5 for the Hyundai Genesis.

How many Cascada complaints involve a crash?

0% of 52 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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