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2018 Buick Cascada: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2018 Buick Cascada: 0 recalls, 11 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.

0vehicle recalls
11owner complaints
1mention a crash
24best combined mpg
2018 Buick Cascada
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Engine4
Engine & cooling2
Body & structure1
Airbags1
Brakes1
Visibility/Wiper1
Transmission & drivetrain1
Other / unknown1

What owners describe

The 2018 Buick Cascada has 11 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 4 Cascada model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 13). Complaints peaked in 2025 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 72,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (15 complaints, 0 recalls), 2019 (5 complaints, 0 recalls).

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
1.6 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive212924Premium

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FAQ

Does the 2018 Buick Cascada have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 2018 Buick Cascada. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 2018 Buick Cascada problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (4), engine & cooling (2), body & structure (1).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Buick Cascada get?

EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (1.6 L, Automatic (S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2018 Buick Cascada repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

Other Cascada years

2016201720182019