NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Buick Enclave[1]. Two of them mention a crash[1].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the vehicle, and these are the groups we saw.
- Engine. 3 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe a vehicle that kept revving without shifting, an exhaust part that developed a leak, and a long wait for repair parts.
- Brakes. 3 complaints[6]. Owners describe brakes that started grinding, a brake booster that failed, and a front sensor system that did not react before a low speed crash.
- Unknown or other. 3 complaints[7]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Exterior lighting. 3 complaints[8]. Owners describe daytime running lights that stopped working, headlights and brake lights that went dark, and a rear camera that sometimes showed no picture.
- Visibility. 2 complaints[9]. Owners describe a sunroof glass panel that shattered on the road and water dripping from the overhead area onto the screen.
- Electrical system. 2 complaints[10].
- Power train. 1 complaint[11].
- Forward collision avoidance. 1 complaint[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Enclave is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain (22V210), March 2022. About 89 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.[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 2022 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 14 complaints and 1 recalls for 2022[2]. Among the 20 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 16 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (536)[2]. 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 2022 Enclave?
The 2022 Buick Enclave has a small complaint file, with 14 reports in total[1]. The complaints are spread over many parts, and no single group stands out[5][6][7][8]. Some owners describe safety related events, so brakes and lighting deserve a careful look on any test drive[6][8]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales[1]. Check the recall section and the year comparison on this page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems do owners report with the 2022 Buick Enclave?
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Engine, brakes, exterior lighting and other groups each have 3[5][6][7][8].
- Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year data shows 1 recall[2]. See the Recalls section for details.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Buick Enclave?
- See the fuel economy section on this page.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Buick Enclave (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 22V210, filed March 31, 2022: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. 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 4 stars, frontal 5 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