Which year to buy
Best bet2021Fewest serious problems: 0.7× usual
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010, 2014, 2017, 2025Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2015–2016, 2020More problems; check the recalls were done
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.
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
2027 Enclave trims
| Preferred | Sport Touring | Avenir | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Standard |
| Heated rear seats | No | No | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Panoramic roof | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane centering | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Features from Buick's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Buick reports it. "—": 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…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)Power liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
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.