Buick Enclave common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Buick Enclave vehicles have filed 743 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is airbags (71% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 743
- Owner complaints
- 22
- Recall campaigns
- 32
- Crash-related reports
- 31
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2015 enclave
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2016 enclave
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2017 enclave
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2015 enclave
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2021 enclave
Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2022 enclave
Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Buick Enclave problems?
- Across 743 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Buick Enclave vehicles, the most reported systems are airbags (71%), engine & cooling (23%), steering (3%).
- Which Buick Enclave model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2017 Buick Enclave has the most owner complaints, with 178 filed.
- Are Buick Enclave problems dangerous?
- Of the 743 complaints on record, 32 mention a crash, 1 mention a fire and 31 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2017 accounts for the most complaints (178). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.