2025 Buick Enclave problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2025 Buick Enclave sits mid-pack among Enclave years: 56 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 108, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 15 reports (27% of the total).
56
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
4
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
7
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2025 compare to other Enclave years?
What are the most common 2025 Buick Enclave problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 15 | 27% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 14 | 25% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 9 | 16% | ▲ up |
| Other | 8 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 3 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | new |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“Onstar keeps running and failed. Nothing works on car without it. Its dead after shutting it off. And no safety features work. ”
“Completely lost all power brakes while on the road today. Owned it for about 11 months. Looking like the master cylinder. We've been having random electrical issues when we're cranking it up. Weird sound coming from the dash when the AC is on on occasion. Like the car wasn't fully kicking over even…”
“Onstar keeps running and failed. Nothing works on car without it. Its dead after shutting it off. And no safety features work. ”
“We experienced a spontaneous sunroof explosion. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Sunroof is being replaced under warrenty. The vehicle is presently stored underroof at Barkley GMC, Tuscaloosa, AL. After the very loud explosion, I pulled to the side of the road and engaged On-Star for a wrecker.…”
“Catastrophic engine failure. We were left stranded in [XXX] while on a trip. No warning lamps. Vehicle was towed and inspected by the Buick dealership service department. Took 3 months to get our vehicle back which had to be transported back to the state in which we live. INFORMATION REDACTED…”
2025 Buick Enclave — common questions
Is the 2025 Buick Enclave reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 56 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Enclave year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2025 Enclave problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (15 complaints), brakes (14 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints).
Does the 2025 Buick Enclave have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Buick Enclave.
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.
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.