The best and worst Buick Enclave years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Buick Enclaves old enough to judge (2007–2022), the 2007, 2019 and 2021–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2008–2010 and 2014 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2008 Buick Enclave · 110.9 per 10,000 sold (4.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 88,239 miles; then automatic transmission internals.
2009 Buick Enclave · 50.3 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 70,000 miles; then harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
2010 Buick Enclave · 49.3 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 68,000 miles; then timing chain, guides and tensioners.
2014 Buick Enclave · 46.9 per 10,000 sold (1.9× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 82,750 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2007 Buick Enclave · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2019 Buick Enclave · 8.2 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 8,622 miles.
2021 Buick Enclave · 5.9 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 50,944 miles.
2022 Buick Enclave · 4.3 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 29,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Buick Enclave year: 24.4 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Buick Enclave?
Among Buick Enclaves old enough to judge (2007–2022), the 2008 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 110.9, about 4.5× a typical Buick Enclave year. The 2009–2010 and 2014 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Buick Enclave?
The 2007 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Buick Enclaves from 2007–2022: 0.0, against 24.4 for a typical year. The 2019 and 2021–2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2008 Buick Enclave?
The most-reported problem on the 2008 Buick Enclave is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 88,239 miles.
Why aren't the newest Buick Enclave years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.