Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014AVOIDSerious complaints 2.7× usual, mostly air bags and power train
263 serious complaints of 292, the most about air bags (205) and power train (21); per car on the road, 2.7× this model's usual year. 7 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Dec 2023
“The contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. While driving up an incline at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle began to jerk when shifting between first and second gear. The failure occurred 12 times in cold weather temperatures of 30 degrees or less. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Mar 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)
- Repair program 14515 - customer satisfaction program (stop delivery expansion). (14515, Dec 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
292 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Every Enclave year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 Enclave trims
| Convenience | Leather | Premium |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Buick reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Buick aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–22 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 2 | Service brakes (1) | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 38 | Service brakes (12) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 0 | 7 | Engine (2) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 0 | 21 | Exterior lighting (6) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 13 | Service brakes (3) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 26 | Service brakes (7) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 59 | Engine (16) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 42 | Power train (16) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 65 | Service brakes (20) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 17–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 179 | Air bags (145) | No |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 17–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 141 | Air bags (110) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 171 | Air bags (105) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 292 | Air bags (205) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 70 | Power train (14) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 132 | Engine (24) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 212 | Steering (41) | No |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 275 | Steering (126) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Enclave 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BUICK ENCLAVE SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | BUICK ENCLAVE SUV N/A FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 38 |
| 2025 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 38 |
| 2024 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 21 |
| 2022 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2022 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 26 |
| 2021 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 26 |
| 2020 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 59 |
| 2020 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 59 |
| 2019 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 42 |
| 2019 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 42 |
| 2018 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 65 |
| 2018 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 65 |
| 2017 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 179 |
| 2017 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 179 |
| 2016 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 141 |
| 2016 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 141 |
| 2015 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 171 |
| 2015 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 171 |
| 2014 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 292 |
| 2014 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 292 |
| 2013 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 70 |
| 2013 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 70 |
| 2012 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 132 |
| 2012 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 132 |
| 2011 | Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 212 |
| 2011 | Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 212 |
| 2010 | Buick Enclave 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 275 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Enclave AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2026 | Enclave FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | Enclave AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | Enclave FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Enclave AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2024 | Enclave FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Enclave AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2023 | Enclave FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Enclave AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2022 | Enclave FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Enclave AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2021 | Enclave FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Enclave AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2020 | Enclave FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Enclave AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2019 | Enclave FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Enclave AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2018 | Enclave FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2017 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2017 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2016 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2016 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2015 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2015 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2014 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2013 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2012 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2011 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Enclave AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2010 | Enclave FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.