2008 Buick Enclave Engine Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2008 Buick Enclave, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (14% of reports).
- 72engine complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 10 of 72 complaints (14%)
- Wave plate: mentioned in 6 of 72 complaints (8%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 6 of 72 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 64 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury.
Buick Enclave engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Enclave | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2025 Enclave | 4 | 11% | — |
| 2024 Enclave | 2 | 29% | 44,000 |
| 2023 Enclave | 2 | 10% | 1,663 |
| 2022 Enclave | 3 | 21% | — |
| 2021 Enclave | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Enclave | 16 | 27% | — |
| 2019 Enclave | 12 | 27% | 17,991 |
| 2018 Enclave | 13 | 20% | 19,875 |
| 2017 Enclave | 5 | 3% | 31,053 |
| 2016 Enclave | 9 | 6% | 57,500 |
| 2015 Enclave | 12 | 7% | 74,000 |
| 2014 Enclave | 17 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2013 Enclave | 14 | 20% | 73,000 |
| 2012 Enclave | 24 | 18% | 107,000 |
| 2011 Enclave | 35 | 16% | 82,100 |
| 2010 Enclave | 72 | 26% | 93,000 |
| 2009 Enclave | 35 | 16% | 96,207 |
| 2008 Enclave | 72 | 13% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2008 Buick Enclave. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Electric issues, the recall for the sunroof was not disclosed and was not inspected properlyâ¦water and debris get clogged and goes into the in the engine.
Sunroof messing up electrical system clogs up easily radio and everything else don't work right electrical all messed up because it clogging sunroof crankshaft won't relearn
The contact owned a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, a warning message indicating that the vehicle was overheated illuminated. The contact pulled into a nearby parking lot. The contact then opened the hood of the vehicle by engaging the power release button inside of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Buick Enclaves have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about engine for the 2008 Buick Enclave (13% of the 536 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Buick Enclave engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2008 Buick Enclave?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 10 of 72 complaints, followed by “wave plate” (6).
Other 2008 Buick Enclave problems
- Power Train problems (139)
- Air Bags problems (113)
- Steering problems (99)
- Structure problems (77)
- Electrical System problems (73)
See all 2008 Buick Enclave problems or engine problems across all Enclave years.