2018 Buick Enclave: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
64
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
43.8
Severity index
Severity index 43.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Buick Enclave ranks 67 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 45% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 32.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 23.4% |
| ENGINE | 13 | 20.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 14.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 12.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 6.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 4.7% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 3.1% |
The single most-reported system is SERVICE BRAKES, cited in 21 of 64 complaints (32.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.