2023 Buick Enclave Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Enclave years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 16th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Buick Enclave. That ranks 16th out of 19 Enclave model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 10% | 1,663 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Buick Enclave recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 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.
After purchasing this 2023 Buick Enclave July 26, 2026 two days later I heard a vibrating rattle coming from under the hood. I raised the hood and pinpointed the noise to be coming from under the motor cover. I could not remove that cover myself. I reported it to the dealership where I bought it…
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 3rd gear and the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. Additionally, the computer system took control of the vehicle. The contact…
The driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. A very costly expense to replace.
Right-side LED headlight assembly failed at under 3 years and ~55,000 miles. Dealer states the sealed LED unit is non-serviceable and must be replaced as a complete assembly, quoted at ~$1,450. LED headlights are rated for tens of thousands of hours and are marketed to last the life of the vehicle…
Sunroof leak due to fault drain tube causing the review mirror to glitch, leaking through the headliner and wire harness into the inside of the vehicle. Vehicle is still at the dealership. They have requested and put in the new equipment which upon inspection by dealer service this replacement was…
Other Buick Enclave years
← 2022 Enclave · 2024 Enclave →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Enclave | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Enclave | 38 | 0 |
| 2024 Enclave | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 Enclave | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Enclave | 26 | 2 |
| 2020 Enclave | 60 | 6 |
| 2019 Enclave | 44 | 1 |
| 2018 Enclave | 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 2023 Buick Enclave?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Buick Enclave?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.