2018 Buick Enclave Problems

64 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Service Brakes · verdict BUY 87/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Service Brakes21
Power Train15
Engine13
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other8
Fuel/Propulsion System4

In the owners’ words

“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Buick Enclave owner
“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 had to pay for the repair myself and would like to be reimbursed due to this being a manufacturer known defect with the ex”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Buick Enclave owner
“The air conditioning system failure prevents proper windshield defogging, significantly reducing visibility in humid or rainy conditions. Additionally, cabin temperatures become excessively high, causing driver fatigue and impaired concentration. This creates an unsafe driving condition and increases the risk of a crash”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Buick Enclave owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Buick Enclave reliable?

On the federal record it scores 87/100: 64 owner complaints (8 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Buick Enclave?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Service Brakes, with 21 of 70 categorised reports.

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The 2018 Buick Enclave scored 87/100 on the federal record.

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