Buick Enclave
The 2026 Buick Enclave presents an average reliability profile.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 11.76 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2025 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2021 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | 17-20 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2019 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | 17-20 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2015 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2014 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | 16-22 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2011 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 310 hp | 263 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 288 hp | 270 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: Avenir | Avenir | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Premium | Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Essence | Essence | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $41,195, MSRP range: $41,195 - $56,195, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Preferred and Premium trims. Prices are for the US market and exclude taxes, fees, and any dealer markups., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | Trim: Preferred | Preferred | USD | $41,195 | $41,195 - $56,195 | 0.9 | MSRP for Preferred and Premium trims. Prices are for the US market and exclude taxes, fees, and any dealer markups. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $48,400, Trim: Essence | Essence | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $48,400 |
| 2019 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $40,000, MSRP range: $40,000 - $55,800, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Preferred FWD to Avenir AWD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | Base price: $54,000, Trim: Premium | Premium | USD | $40,000 | $40,000 - $55,800 | 0.9 | MSRP for Preferred FWD to Avenir AWD trims. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 | $54,000 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $44,300, Trim: Avenir | Avenir | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $44,300 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $43,765, Trim: Convenience | Convenience | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $43,765 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $38,445, MSRP range: $38,445 - $47,625, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for 2013 model year, excluding destination charges, taxes, and fees., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | — | — | USD | $38,445 | $38,445 - $47,625 | 0.9 | MSRP for 2013 model year, excluding destination charges, taxes, and fees. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 778 | 27.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 20 | 18 |
| 2020 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 20 | 18 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2764 | 97.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 20 | 18 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 18 | 18 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 118.9, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 118.9 | 19 | 19 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | 4 | 660 | 23.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2026 BUICK ENCLAVE SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 5 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | 5 | 4 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 4 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 5 | 4 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2011 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Buick Enclave presents an average reliability profile.
2025
The 2025 Buick Enclave is rated below average for reliability.
2024
The 2024 Buick Enclave offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the **powertrain** and **restraint systems**.
2023
The 2023 Buick Enclave offers solid safety scores and a comfortable ride, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant complaints about the **service brakes** and **exterior lighting**, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
2022
The 2022 Buick Enclave offers average reliability, but its primary concern is the potential for airbag failure to deploy.
2021
The 2021 Buick Enclave offers a comfortable ride and ample space, but its reliability is below average, primarily due to widespread brake system defects reported at low mileage.
2020
The 2020 Buick Enclave presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant powertrain and electrical system concerns.
2019
The 2019 Buick Enclave presents a mixed reliability picture, leaning towards below average.
2018
The 2018 Buick Enclave presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant issues reported with its **service brakes** and **powertrain**.
2017
The 2017 Buick Enclave earns an 'Average' public reliability rating, but its LLM score is 'Below Average' due to significant safety concerns, primarily surrounding widespread airbag recalls and numerous complaints.
2016
The 2016 Buick Enclave presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety recall issues with prolonged remedy delays and concerning transmission and engine complaints.
2015
The 2015 Buick Enclave presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety concerns surrounding its airbag system.
2014
The 2014 Buick Enclave presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety concerns surrounding its airbag systems.
2013
The 2013 Buick Enclave presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to recurring issues within its electrical system that can lead to stalling and power loss.
2012
The 2012 Buick Enclave earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its airbag system and a high volume of complaints across powertrain, electrical, and steering components.
2011
The 2011 Buick Enclave presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its air bag systems and a high volume of complaints regarding steering, engine, and powertrain issues.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Buick Enclave?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Enclave reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Buick Enclave presents an average reliability profile.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Buick Enclave reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Buick Enclave. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 buick enclave presents an average reliability profile. and the 2026 buick enclave's value proposition is tied to its average reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Buick Enclave?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints