2018 Buick Enclave Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Enclave years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Enclave. That ranks 11th out of 19 Enclave model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (20 complaints, 31%), typically at around 21,950 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 65owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Buick Enclave problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 20 | 31% | 21,950 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 23% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 20% | 19,875 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 15% | 36,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 12% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Buick Enclave recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Buick Enclave.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle is experiencing an intermittent but severe safety defect involving the StabiliTrak and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) systems. While driving at operational speeds, the "Service StabiliTrak" warning light illuminates, immediately followed by the uncommanded, autonomous engagement of the…
2018 Enclave w/106k on the odometer and the catalytic convertor cracked. $2200 repair.
I am submitting this letter to formally report two ongoing issues with my 2018 Buick Enclave. First, I have experienced persistent problems with the emissions purge valve. My vehicle has repeatedly triggered diagnostic trouble code P0496, indicating a malfunction in the purge valve system. I am…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the alternator was replaced 4 times before the dealer diagnosed that the failure was due to oil leaking onto the…
After two transmission flushes and being told by a Buick dealership's service technicians that nothing is wrong with the vechile's transmission, it has now failed completely at ~90k miles.
Other Buick Enclave years
← 2017 Enclave · 2019 Enclave →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Enclave | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Enclave | 38 | 0 |
| 2024 Enclave | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Enclave | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 Enclave | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Enclave | 26 | 2 |
| 2020 Enclave | 60 | 6 |
| 2019 Enclave | 44 | 1 |
| 2018 | 65 | 0 |
| 2017 Enclave | 179 | 3 |
| 2016 Enclave | 141 | 4 |
| 2015 Enclave | 171 | 5 |
| 2014 Enclave | 292 | 7 |
| 2013 Enclave | 70 | 4 |
| 2012 Enclave | 132 | 6 |
| 2011 Enclave | 213 | 6 |
| 2010 Enclave | 275 | 6 |
| 2009 Enclave | 220 | 8 |
| 2008 Enclave | 536 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Enclave?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Buick Enclave?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Buick Enclave a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Enclave model years, the 2018 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.