Buick Enclave years to avoid
More than twice the Enclave's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Buick Enclave years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Buick Enclave complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Enclave problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags770
- Steering444
- Engine384
- Transmission363
- Electrical282
- Body175
- Brakes130
- Driver assistance121
- Fuel system82
- Acceleration76
- Seat belts64
- Visibility61
Most reported problems on the Buick Enclave
Check engine light 193Loss of power 119Airbag light 119Power steering loss 98Stalling 81Transmission failure 63Jerking 54Engine failure 49Water leak 48Won't shift 37Won't start 31
Buick Enclave problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 3 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 39 | Brakes | 7,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | - | 7 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 22 | Lights | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 93 | 14 | Brakes | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 93 | 26 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 84 | 61 | Engine | 7,100 | 6 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 90 | 45 | Transmission | 16,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 87 | 66 | Brakes | 24,400 | 0 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 66 | 179 | Airbags | 43,000 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 73 | 142 | Airbags | 45,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 65 | 171 | Airbags | 64,592 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 44 | 292 | Airbags | 62,000 | 7 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 82 | 71 | Engine | 54,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 65 | 133 | Body | 78,000 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2011 | 54 | 213 | Steering | 55,606 | 6 | 14 | |
| 2010 | 47 | 275 | Steering | 73,000 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 53 | 220 | Steering | 74,000 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 22 | 536 | Transmission | 81,700 | 6 | 13 | Avoid |
Recalls 29
Buick Enclave warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Buick Enclave
What years of the Buick Enclave should you avoid?
2008 and 2014. Each has more than twice the Buick Enclave's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 536, mostly about transmission and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Buick Enclave?
2019, 2020 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (45, 61 and 66).
What is the most common problem with the Buick Enclave?
Airbags, with 770 complaints across all years, followed by steering (444) and engine (384).
How many recalls does the Buick Enclave have?
29 recalls between 2008 and 2026. The 2009 model year has the most, with 8.
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