NHTSA has 275 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Buick Enclave[1]. The steering group is the biggest, with 126 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA record, biggest first.
- Steering. 126 complaints[2]. Owners describe a wheel that gets stiff or hard to turn, grinding or rubbing sounds, and pump or rack repairs that came early in the life of the vehicle.
- Engine. 74 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe sudden stalling, lights coming on while the vehicle would not pick up speed, and one engine fire.
- Power Train. 34 complaints[6]. Owners describe the vehicle drifting backward when stopped on a slight hill, and one says a dealer told them all 2010 Enclaves did that.
- Electrical System. 23 complaints[7]. Owners describe dim gauges that are hard to read, unlit buttons, a dead instrument cluster, and stalls tied to wiring.
- Unknown Or Other. 18 complaints[8]. These reports do not fit a single named group.
- Brakes. 12 complaints[9].
- Structure. 12 complaints[10].
- Speed Control. 9 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Enclave is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (21V782), October 2021. About 555 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Air Bags › Critical Fasteners (21V246), April 2021. About 108 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate (15V415), June 2015. About 691,144 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Seat Belts (14V266), May 2014. About 1,339,355 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Air Bags › Side/Window (14V118), March 2014. About 1,176,407 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Seat Belts (10V375), August 2010. About 207,210 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD/AWD[19] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 | 15.5% |
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 536 | 6 |
| 2009 | 220 | 8 |
| 2010 | 275 | 6 |
| 2011 | 213 | 6 |
| 2012 | 132 | 6 |
| 2013 | 70 | 4 |
| 2014 | 292 | 7 |
| 2015 | 171 | 5 |
| 2016 | 141 | 4 |
| 2017 | 179 | 3 |
| 2018 | 66 | 0 |
| 2019 | 44 | 1 |
| 2020 | 60 | 6 |
| 2021 | 26 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 38 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Enclave show 275 complaints and 6 recalls for 2010[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 17 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 2 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (536)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2010 Enclave?
The record for this Enclave is led by steering, with engine reports next[2][5]. The total includes 5 crash reports, 1 fire report and 6 injuries, with no deaths reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold[1]. Check the recall list on this page and ask a seller about steering repairs before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Enclave?
- Steering leads the NHTSA complaints with 126[2], followed by engine with 74[5]. See the problems section above.
- Does the 2010 Buick Enclave have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year record lists 6 recalls[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Buick Enclave?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2010 Buick Enclave reliable?
- The record shows 275 owner complaints[1]. These are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read the problems section and the safety section together.
- Is 2010 the best year for the Buick Enclave?
- See the by-year comparison on this page, which lists complaints and recalls for each year[3].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 275 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Buick Enclave (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 126 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Buick Enclave model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Enclave FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 74 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 92,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 34 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 93,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 85,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 36,638). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 88,180). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 21V782, filed October 7, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V246, filed April 8, 2021: Air Bags › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V415, filed June 30, 2015: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V266, filed May 20, 2014: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V118, filed March 17, 2014: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V375, filed August 12, 2010: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Enclave AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records