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Buick Enclave 2018–2026 (2nd gen)
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- Price
- $40,000–$56,000
- MPG
- 23
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Strength: Strong passenger space
- Watch-out: Below-average running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
A quiet, comfortable seven-seater with a genuinely usable third row, though its light 1,500-lb tow rating and faster-than-average depreciation temper the appeal.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 9 recalls was serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -3 points for its wider reputation.
No overall NHTSA crash rating yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.
23.6 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 46% of other SUVs we track.
Genuine 7-seat three-row with usable third row and 97.6 cu ft max cargo. Spacious for families, a segment strength for this large crossover.
310 hp V6 provides adequate power, but the Enclave is tuned for smooth cruising, not engagement. Soft suspension, numb steering, and large size make it a comfortable but uninspiring drive.
Standard infotainment, available driver aids and quiet-tuning tech are competent and segment-typical, but nothing class-leading for a near-luxury three-row crossover.
Buick's QuietTuning, cushioned ride, and roomy quiet cabin are core strengths. Well-suited to relaxed highway cruising and comfortable seating.
Luxury brands like Buick tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 1,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls11 recalls
11 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2018–2026
- Powertrain — 15 complaints (2018)
- Recall — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual (2026)
- Brakes — 15 complaints (2018)
2026
- RecallEquipment: other: owners/service/other manual26V114000
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup
2025
- Complaint clusterBrakes10 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving and a variety of failure warnings popped up on my screen along with a total brake failure, unable to stop, had to coast until the vehicle was no longer moving. No accident resulted, but it could have been very serious. Mechanics diagnosed it as a loose battery cable.
- Complaint clusterElectrical8 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Onstar keeps running and failed. Nothing works on car without it. Its dead after shutting it off. And no safety features work.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The brakes make a squealing noise when backing up and this has been reported on many 2025 enclaves. There is also a repeated clicking noise after turning the vehicle off.
2024
No recorded issues.
2023
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting6 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. A very costly expense to replace.
2022
- RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain22V210000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
2021
- RecallAirbags: sensor: frontal impact21V472000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
- RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain22V210000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
About six months ago the tailgate foot sensor failed and has not worked. Since then, the tailgate began randomly opening on its own, mostly when the car is parked and shut off, but as of today(4-28-2026) it started occurring while I'm driving. In addition to the hazard of items falling from my vehi
- Complaint clusterBrakes6 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes started grinding at 1000 miles. I will filed a complaint with the dealership and hope they record it. Now I have approximately 2100 miles on the car and it continues to sound and feel like my brake pad and rotor on the right front are grinding every time I apply the brakes. On July 23 2021 an
2020
- RecallStructure: frame and members19V643000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked.
- RecallAirbags: side/window: curtain: inflator20V446000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly cr
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump20V639000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission20V668000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. Th
- RecallTires20V684000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
- RecallTires21V115000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental
- Complaint clusterEngine11 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Front exhaust pipe separated from its mounting bracket causing a consistent rattle. This condition is exactly as described in "N222385510 - Special Coverage Front Exhaust Pipe", released in May 2023. Exhaust components in this vehicle are materially the same as the covered 2021 vehicles and thus t
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car starting making a loud noise upon start up and continued while driving, sounded like a GoCart exhaust system and was not normal. It just sounded loud and would get louder when accelerated until the car ran for awhile. I first noticed it at about 83,500 miles. I took to the dealer for che
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1st incident i was backing out of a parking spot and it went into emergency park i had to turn off the truck , turn it back on and take it out of emergency parking 2nd incident a week later i was at a stop light the truck did the automatic shut off.When you have your foot on a break , I'll let go of
- Complaint clusterPowertrain7 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power and was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. No warning light was illumin
2019
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission20V668000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. Th
- Complaint clusterPowertrain14 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The problematic 9 speed transmission failed at 72,000 miles on [XXX]. GM required a flush due to the significant shudder problems in the transmissions. This was performed on this vehicle at 32,000 miles. GM knows the is issues. The car brought to Gerald Jones GM in Graniteville, SC and GM/Buick
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Formal Complaint – 2019 Buick Enclave Rear A/C Evaporator Failure I am filing a safety complaint regarding repeated refrigerant leaks and rear A/C evaporator failure on my 2019 Buick Enclave. My vehicle has 72,000 miles and has experienced two A/C system failures within 60 days. The first Freon lea
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchased my vehicle in 2020. In 2022 I experienced an issue where my car stopped in the middle of the road without warning. Despite several attempts to try and move the vehicle off of the road the police were notified and my vehicle was towed. The vehicle gave an error code that conditions not me
2018
- Complaint clusterPowertrain15 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
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.
- Complaint clusterBrakes15 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
Several times I have been stopped at a red light, and my parking break will come on without me engaging it. I was almost hit by other vehicles the last time my vehicle did this. People were blasting their horns and speeding around me because I was unable to move my vehicle. Because I had not manuall
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 alte
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 Enclave w/106k on the odometer and the catalytic convertor cracked. $2200 repair.
- Complaint clusterEngine6 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Exhaust leak from broken front exhaust pipe. This has been a known defect in this make/model however the year of my vehicle was not included in the extended repair window and should have been. The exhaust leak was identified by the dealership when the vehicle was taken in for other maintenance. I ha
Cost to own$28,600 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$40,000–$56,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
Combined MPG
23
Horsepower
310 hp
Doors
4
Length
204.3 in
Width
78.7 in
Height
70.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Curb weight
4,614 lb
Cargo volume
23.6 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
97.6 cu ft
Towing capacity
1,500 lbs
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