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Buick Enclave years to avoid

The Buick Enclave years to avoid are 2008, 2010, 2014, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.

3,278

Total complaints

29

Recall campaigns

2008–2026

Years covered

8

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Enclave years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2008High complaint rate779
2010High complaint rate358
2014High complaint rate345
2009High complaint rate290
2011High complaint rate284
2015High complaint rate220
2017High complaint rate200
2012High complaint rate174

Every Enclave year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202631
2025560
2024110
2023220
2022201
2021302
2020706
2019641
2018920
2017avoid2003
20161524
2015avoid2205
2014avoid3457
20131084
2012avoid1746
2011avoid2846
2010avoid3586
2009avoid2908
2008avoid7796

Common questions

What are the worst Buick Enclave years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Enclave years to avoid are 2008, 2010, 2014, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2026.

What is the best year for the Buick Enclave?

By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Enclave years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Buick Enclave have?

Across all model years, the Enclave has 29 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,278 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.