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2013 Buick Enclave Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 68 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Buick Enclave

The 2013 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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70/100

Good Choice — 2013 Buick Enclave

The 2013 Buick Enclave has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
68
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Buick Enclave (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Buick dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V266000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V118000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V782000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V246000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Buick Enclave

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
12
Electrical System
11
Power Train
10
Air Bags
7
Unknown Or Other
5
Exterior Lighting
4
Seat Belts
3
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
3
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Buick Enclave — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 275 complaints 2011 211 complaints 2012 132 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 289 complaints 2015 170 complaints 2016 139 complaints 2017 178 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Buick Enclave

Is the 2013 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Buick Enclave has 4 recalls and 68 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2013 Buick Enclave have?
The 2013 Buick Enclave has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Buick Enclave are: Steering, Electrical System, Power Train, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Buick Enclave safe to buy?
The 2013 Buick Enclave has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Buick Enclave should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Buick Enclave are: 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.