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2016 Buick Enclave Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 139 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 Buick Enclave

The 2016 Buick Enclave has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
139
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Buick Enclave (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V782000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V833000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V609000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V334000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Buick Enclave

Based on 139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
109
Power Train
8
Unknown Or Other
5
Electrical System
4
Engine
3
Structure
3
Steering
3
Seat Belts
1
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Buick Enclave — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 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 2018 63 complaints 2019 39 complaints 2020 49 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Buick Enclave

Is the 2016 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Buick Enclave has 4 recalls and 139 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Buick Enclave have?
The 2016 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 2016 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Buick Enclave are: Air Bags, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Buick Enclave safe to buy?
The 2016 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, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010, 2014.
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.