2008 Buick Enclave transmission problems
The 2008 Buick Enclave has 141 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
141
Transmission complaints
18%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“THE TIMING CHAIN IN THE ENGINE OF THIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIP AT 85,000 MILES. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE ERRATICALLY WHEN THE CHAIN SLIPPED. AT THE SAME TIME, THE 3RD GEAR WAVE PLATE IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SHIFT POORLY WHEN ACCELERATING. WHEN CHANGING LANES ON 9/23/14,…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2008 Buick Enclave have?
NHTSA has 141 complaints about the 2008 Buick Enclave transmission — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.