NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Buick Enclave[1]. The brakes group is the biggest, with 15 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints under several groups, and here they are from biggest to smallest.
- Brakes. 15 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe pedals that dropped to the floor, brakes that faded out while driving, and pads that wore down quickly with squealing and warning lights.
- Electrical System. 9 complaints[4]. Owners describe a dash or center screen that goes black, taking the speedometer and the backup camera with it. Some say a software update did not help. One owner reports a wireless charging tray that overheats phones.
- Unknown Or Other. 7 complaints[5]. These do not point to one named part.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 7 complaints[6]. Owners describe the car braking hard for no clear reason, driver assist features shutting off, and a stack of warning messages appearing at once.
- Lane Departure. 4 complaints[7].
- Engine. 4 complaints[8]. Owners describe a sudden loss of power on the road, a long wait at the dealer for repairs, and check engine lights that came back.
- Power Train. 3 complaints[9].
- Back Over Prevention. 2 complaints[10].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2025 Enclave[11].
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.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCLAVE 4DR SUV[15] | 207 in | 80 in | 71 in | 121 in | 4,733 lb |
How 2025 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 38 complaints and 0 recalls for 2025[11]. Among the 20 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 13 have more[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (536)[11]. 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 2025 Enclave?
The 2025 Enclave has 38 complaints on file, and 0 recalls are counted in our data[1][11]. Brakes lead the complaints, with electrical trouble next[2][4]. Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Before you decide, look at the sections above for recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2025 Buick Enclave?
- Brakes and the electrical system lead the complaint list[2][4]. Forward collision avoidance follows[6].
- Does the 2025 Buick Enclave have recalls?
- Our data counts 0 recalls for this year[11]. Any recalls found are listed in the Recalls section on this page.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Buick Enclave?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2025 Buick Enclave reliable?
- NHTSA has 38 complaints on file for this year[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so read the problems and safety sections together.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Buick Enclave (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Enclave FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 9 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Buick Enclave model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Enclave AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENCLAVE 4DR SUV: length 207 in, width 80 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 4,733 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov