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
Every Enclave year
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.