NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Buick Enclave[1]. The power train group is the biggest, with 17 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
These are the complaint groups owners picked, biggest first. They are unverified reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.
- Power Train. 17 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the vehicle slipping into neutral while driving, a hard jolt into gear after a stop in traffic, and a grinding sound from the back when starting off.
- Engine. 12 complaints[6]. Owners describe oil seeping from a seal, stalling after refueling, and the vehicle speeding up when the driver was trying to slow down.
- Electrical System. 12 complaints[7]. Owners describe plugged-in devices resetting, a failed alternator, a cooling fan that keeps blowing a fuse, and a stop and start feature that would not restart the engine.
- Unknown Or Other. 10 complaints[8]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Brakes. 3 complaints[9].
- Steering. 3 complaints[10]. Owners describe a sudden loss of power and steering help while driving in traffic.
- Air Bags. 2 complaints[11].
- Seat Belts. 2 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 Enclave is necessarily included.
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission (20V668), October 2020. About 194,105 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
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
Engine and size
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2019 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 44 complaints and 1 recalls for 2019[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 12 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 2019 Enclave?
The record for this model year is small, so treat it as a guide and not a verdict. Owners filed 44 complaints in total, and two of them mention a crash[1]. The power train and engine groups lead the list[2][6], and the electrical system is close behind[7]. Recalls exist for this year, so check the Recalls section before you buy[3]. These are unverified owner reports.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Enclave?
- Owners filed the most complaints about the power train, then the engine and the electrical system[2][6][7].
- Has the 2019 Buick Enclave been recalled?
- Yes, this model year has a recall on record[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists it.
- Is the 2019 Buick Enclave reliable?
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file[1]. Read the problem groups above and the Recalls section to judge for yourself.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Buick Enclave?
- See the fuel economy section on this page.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Buick Enclave (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 17 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). 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 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 17,990). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 20V668, filed October 29, 2020: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Enclave AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENCLAVE 4DR SUV AWD: length 204 in, width 79 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 4,614 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENCLAVE 4DR SUV FWD: length 204 in, width 79 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 4,361 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov