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2022 Buick Enclave problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 20 complaints on file for the 2022 Buick Enclave — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

20

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Enclave years?

Enclave NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted779 complaints2008: 779 complaints2009: 290 complaints2010: 358 complaints2011: 284 complaints2012: 174 complaints2013: 108 complaints2014: 345 complaints2015: 220 complaints2016: 152 complaints2017: 200 complaints2018: 92 complaints2019: 64 complaints2020: 70 complaints2021: 30 complaints2022: 20 complaints2023: 22 complaints2024: 11 complaints2025: 56 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Enclave NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Buick Enclave problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes315%
Driver Assistance315%
Engine315%
Lighting315%
Visibility & Wipers210%
Other210%
Electrical System210%
Body & Structure15%
Transmission15%

Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V210000AirbagsMarch 31, 2022 · 89 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Consequence

Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“my 2022 buick enclave was involved in a minor accident that was a stop and go traffic . THE car is supposed to have anti collision sensors in the front grill but the car did not stop or slow down and no warning lights went off , also from the hood had a buckled bacl along with the front fenders and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 14, 2022 · crash

“my 2022 buick enclave was involved in a minor accident that was a stop and go traffic . THE car is supposed to have anti collision sensors in the front grill but the car did not stop or slow down and no warning lights went off , also from the hood had a buckled bacl along with the front fenders and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 14, 2022 · crash

“Due to an inability of the Buick auto manufacturers to provide parts to my 2022 Enclave, after becoming disabled to drive in auto accident..since November 27th, enduring a 3 month wait with rental car fees, and emotional stress strickly because unable to obtain parts! How does a company sell a car…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · November 27, 2023 · crash

“Due to an inability of the Buick auto manufacturers to provide parts to my 2022 Enclave, after becoming disabled to drive in auto accident..since November 27th, enduring a 3 month wait with rental car fees, and emotional stress strickly because unable to obtain parts! How does a company sell a car…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 27, 2023 · crash

“Front windshield has Shadows when high beams pointed on objects like Signs traffic lights or lights from a moderate distance, issue only shown at night when your high beams pointed on signs, in addition to Road lights from moderate distance shows duplicate lights until you get closer in order for…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · May 30, 2022

2022 Buick Enclave — common questions

Is the 2022 Buick Enclave reliable?

The record is thin — 20 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2022 Enclave problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are lighting (3 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), engine (3 complaints).

Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 Buick Enclave. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Buick Enclave years should you avoid?

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

How safe is the 2022 Buick Enclave?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Buick Enclave earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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.