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NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Buick Enclave[1]. The list is short, and the 2024 model year shows 0 recalls in our data[2].

7owner complaints[1]
20–21MPG combined (EPA)[3]
4–5★NHTSA overall rating[4]

Most reported problems

Here is how the owner complaints on file split up by component group.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2024 Enclave[2].

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.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Enclave FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[3] 18 / 26 / 21 $3,200
Enclave AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive[13] 17 / 25 / 20 $3,350

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
SUV AWD[4] 5 5 5 4 15.1%
SUV FWD[14] 4 5 5 4 16.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2024 Buick Enclave with 3.6L 6-cylinder[15] 310 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
ENCLAVE 4DR SUV AWD[16] 204 in 79 in 70 in 121 in 4,614 lb
ENCLAVE 4DR SUV FWD[17] 204 in 79 in 70 in 121 in 4,361 lb

How 2024 compares with other years

2008: 536 complaints, 6 recalls20082009: 220 complaints, 8 recalls2010: 275 complaints, 6 recalls20102011: 213 complaints, 6 recalls2012: 132 complaints, 6 recalls20122013: 70 complaints, 4 recalls2014: 292 complaints, 7 recalls20142015: 171 complaints, 5 recalls2016: 141 complaints, 4 recalls20162017: 179 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 66 complaints, 0 recalls20182019: 44 complaints, 1 recalls2020: 60 complaints, 6 recalls20202021: 26 complaints, 2 recalls2022: 14 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 21 complaints, 0 recalls2024: 7 complaints, 0 recalls720242025: 38 complaints, 0 recalls2026: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Enclave model year. The 2024 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20085366
20092208
20102756
20112136
20121326
2013704
20142927
20151715
20161414
20171793
2018660
2019441
2020606
2021262
2022141
2023210
202470
2025380
202621

NHTSA's counts for the Enclave show 7 complaints and 0 recalls for 2024[2]. Among the 20 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 17 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 2024 Enclave?

The 2024 Enclave has 7 complaints on file[1] and 0 recalls in our data[2]. Seat belts and engine each have 2 complaints[5][6]. These are unverified owner reports, and the counts are not adjusted for sales. Read the recall and year sections of this page before you decide, and have any used example checked by a trusted shop.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2024 Buick Enclave have?
Owners filed 7 complaints in total[1]. Seat belts and engine lead with 2 each[5][6]. The rest are single reports across other groups.
Does the 2024 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Our data shows 0 recalls for this model year[2]. See the Recalls section of this page for the current list.
How many complaints does the 2024 Enclave have compared with other years?
This model year has 7 complaints[2]. The by-year section of this page lays out the comparison.
What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Buick Enclave?
See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Are the seat belts a problem on the 2024 Enclave?
2 complaints name the seat belts group[5]. Owners describe a belt that did not lock in a crash and belts that were hard to latch.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Buick Enclave (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Buick Enclave model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 2 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 1 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 1 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 1 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. EPA Test Car List, 2024 Buick Enclave with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
  16. 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
  17. 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

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.