Buick Enclave Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,506 owner complaints and 29 safety recalls on file for the Buick Enclave, across 19 model years (2008–2026). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (536). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Buick Enclave years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Enclave year: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Enclave: 536 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2014 Enclave: 292 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2010 Enclave: 275 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Enclave: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 Enclave: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2022 Enclave: 14 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buick Enclave problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 770 | 16 | 43 |
| Steering problems | 443 | 17 | 13 |
| Power Train problems | 360 | 19 | 11 |
| Engine problems | 350 | 19 | 6 |
| Electrical System problems | 278 | 17 | 8 |
| Structure problems | 175 | 16 | 5 |
| Service Brakes problems | 105 | 17 | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 77 | 10 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 12 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 67 | 17 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 64 | 16 | 13 |
| Suspension | 43 | 11 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 42 | 12 | 2 |
| Visibility | 33 | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 32 | 7 | 1 |
| Seats | 28 | 8 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 9 | 3 |
| Wheels | 19 | 9 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| Tires | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Equipment | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Communication | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Buick Enclave problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Buick Enclave model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Enclave | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2025 Enclave | 38 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Enclave | 7 | 0 | 5★ | Engine | |
| 2023 Enclave | 21 | 0 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Enclave | 14 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Enclave | 26 | 2 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Enclave | 60 | 6 | 5★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Enclave | 44 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Enclave | 65 | 0 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Enclave | 179 | 3 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Enclave | 141 | 4 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Enclave | 171 | 5 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Enclave | 292 | 7 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Enclave | 70 | 4 | 5★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Enclave | 132 | 6 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Enclave | 213 | 6 | 5★ | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Enclave | 275 | 6 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Enclave | 220 | 8 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Enclave | 536 | 6 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Enclave years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (536), 2009 (220), 2010 (275), 2011 (213), 2014 (292), 2015 (171), 2016 (141), 2017 (179) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Enclave year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buick Enclave?
Air Bags, with 770 complaints across 16 model years.
How many recalls does the Buick Enclave have?
29 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.