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2017 Buick Enclave: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

179 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Buick Enclave
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Owner complaints: 179 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 19.89

Air Bags145Electrical System8Unknown Or Other6Vehicle Speed Control5Engine5Structure4

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2017 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 door locks independently latched and unlatched. In addition, the traction control error message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with wiring harness failure. The contact was informe…
We keep getting notifications that our 16 yr/old daughters car has an airbag safety recall with communication on it about how "quick" and "easy" it is to have the airbag recall repaired but it is ALL LIES! We have been waiting almost 1 year and the dealerships still can't get a replacement airbag from the manufacturer 's to do said replacement. This is insane and unethical. They are playing with people's lives knowi…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to have the vehicle serviced at the dealer, but services were declined. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,000, and at the time of obtaining a Carfax report, it w…

Recalls: 3 campaigns (3 severe)

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CampaignComponentSummary
21V782000Air Bags:FrontalGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag infla…
21V246000Air Bags:Critical FastenersGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles…
23V334000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator MoGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag in…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $1,353$2,702
Estimated running cost this year (age 9) $2,702

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,812vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Buick Enclave?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Air Bags (145 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2017 Buick Enclave a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 50/100, computed from 179 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2017 Buick Enclave have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2017 Buick Enclave, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 07/10/2021. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2017 Buick Enclave really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

50RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 179 NHTSA complaints on record (19.9/yr of exposure)
  • 3 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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